MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge almost through to cord (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner sidewall to cord 245/40z17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge almost through to cord (5.2.3 (e))
previous welded repairs to n/s/r suspension subframe
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension subframe corroded on nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% on wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% on wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)
corroded exhaust mount
engine idle
engine man-light on
oil leak?
slight play in offside front steering rack
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
corroded exhaust mount
engine idle
engine man-light on
oil leak?
slight play in offside front steering rack
engine man-light on
Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine man-light on
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both front tyres worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N18 OWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 N18 OWS, 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 N18 OWS registered?
N18 OWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 January 2005.
Is N18 OWS safe to buy?
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