MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
N/S/R EXHAUST BRACKET IS HEAVILY CORRODED
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)
O/S/R EXHAUST BRACKET IS CORRODED OFF
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres castellated on edges
near side Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour N/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR FLASHING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour O/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR FLASHING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened REAR SUB FRAME IS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear N/S/R EXHAUST BRACKET IS HEAVILY CORRODED
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear O/S/R EXHAUST BRACKET IS CORRODED OFF
Off side front tyre has nail in it Both near side tyres close to legal limit
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Off side front tyre has nail in it Both near side tyres close to legal limit
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nsf tyre 3mm and inner edge worn
osf tyre 3mm, inner edge worn and slightly mishapen
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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MJ05 VRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MJ05 VRE, 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 MJ05 VRE registered?
MJ05 VRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 June 2005.
Is MJ05 VRE safe to buy?
The MOT history for MJ05 VRE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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