MOT Status
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81,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge
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)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake discs worn on the inside
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s rear brake slightly binding
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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PL03 SUE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 47,311 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 PL03 SUE, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was PL03 SUE registered?
PL03 SUE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2009.
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