MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section withing 30cm of passenger seat mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear axle brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items
rear subframe and suspension components covered in underseal
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting brackets corroded
Offside Front Brake Slightly Binding
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust mounting brackets corroded
Offside Front Brake Slightly Binding
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front outer tyre wall perished
both rear tyres tread starting to crack
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre nearing legal limits
slight play on n/s ball joint
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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ML54 TTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 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 ML54 TTE, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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ML54 TTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 December 2004.
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