MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear brake back plate heavly corroded
heat shield over exhaust insecure
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 x sleeves (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
s,r,s warning light on
srs warning light on
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MH05 ELX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MH05 ELX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was MH05 ELX registered?
MH05 ELX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 April 2005.
Is MH05 ELX safe to buy?
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