MOT Status
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67,962 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all) (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (all) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (all) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear pipe mountings broken off. exhaust still secure. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mid shield. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s front to rear pipes rusty. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear tyre worn 2mm across tread, worn inner edge - 225/50/16 92W
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin breaking apart (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre worn 2mm across tread, worn inner edge - 225/50/16 92W
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (front most) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (front most) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S wing mirror indicator broken
N/S/F cross strut bush splitting
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S wing mirror indicator lamp broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Cross strut (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front brake disc`s are very corroded
Both boot lid support strut`s are very weak
Both front brake disc`s are very corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both boot lid support strut`s are very weak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge
slight corrosion front brake discs
offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PK55 LFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 PK55 LFW, 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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PK55 LFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 November 2005.
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