MOT Status
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105,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Central propshaft centre bearing mounting rubber deteriorated/split
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear subframe corroded
front exhaust mount detached
Central Exhaust silencer casing corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion to both rear wheel arches
exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
n/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,4mm, and tyre perished. 225/50/16 92v
rear prop shaft mount deterioated
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion to both rear wheel arches
exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
n/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,4mm, and tyre perished. 225/50/16 92v
rear prop shaft mount deterioated
slight play in both front wheel bearings
exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge.(tracking req)
slight play in both front wheel bearings
rear brake pads getting low
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake pads getting low
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust corroded.
Rear brakes screech.
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)
Exhaust corroded.
Rear brakes screech.
nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished ,kerbed
offside front tyre wearing low on inner part of tread
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished ,kerbed
offside front tyre wearing low on inner part of tread
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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PE04 RCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 PE04 RCV, 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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PE04 RCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 March 2004.
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