MOT Status
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138,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm on the hub, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm on the hub, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm on the hub, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced part of the rear sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses are deteriorated/faded (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced part of the rear sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall
All tyres cracking slightly on tread
Centre exhaust brackets corroding
Nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge
Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge and wearing outer edge slightly
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MK55 NGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 MK55 NGE, 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 MK55 NGE registered?
MK55 NGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is MK55 NGE safe to buy?
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