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Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective near to y peace. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
both rear tyre outer side walls perishing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...
offside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...
offside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated steel arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...
offside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated steel arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...
offside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated steel arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated steel arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
engine x under covers fitted / rear brake pipes above rear diff been greased up
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
engine x under covers fitted / rear brake pipes above rear diff been greased up
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes / under covers fitted
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes / under covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
REAR TYRES 2.8MM / BRAKE PIPE ABOVE REAR DIFF CORRODING
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust support mounts deteriorated / missing
slight oil leak from gearbox area
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P50 ESA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 P50 ESA, 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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P50 ESA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2005.
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