MOT Status
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113,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamp glass deteriorating/poor condition (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower arm bush deteriorating/starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses have light perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside front headlamp glass/lens deteriorating /cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front headlamp glass/lens deteriorating/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust bracket corroded through
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
exhaust y piece rusty
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
exhaust y piece rusty
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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OU55 LJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 OU55 LJA, 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 OU55 LJA registered?
OU55 LJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 October 2005.
Is OU55 LJA safe to buy?
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