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50+ data pointsMOT History
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
battery flat at the test
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output *Both Front Headlamps Hazed* (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Rearmost Front Arm (Central arm)* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Rearmost Front Arm (Central arm)* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively *Both Front Blades Split* (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output *Both Front Headlamps Hazed* (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Rearmost Front Arm (Central arm)* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Rearmost Front Arm (Central arm)* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald shoulders of tread, split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Undertray fitted, some components not visable
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Undertray fitted, some components not visable
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres 4mm bald on the inner edges. Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in Zone a and b (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal pipes 0/s and n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Caster (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Caster (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Y piece (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres cracking perishing
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres are cracked
corrosion underneath
front brake discs heavily corroded
front lower arm bushes are perished and heavily cracked
rear brake discs are corroded (handbrake shoes also catching on discs)
various rear bushes perished/cracked
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pedal travels before effort is applied
front tyres starting to perish
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pedal travels before effort is applied
front tyres starting to perish
all brake discs slightly corroded
front number plate marked/faded
front number plate surround/mount frame broken
wipers poor
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all brake discs slightly corroded
both front tyres cracked and losing shape
front number plate marked/faded
front number plate surround/mount frame broken
wipers poor
offside and nearside front tyres wearing low on inner edges will need replacing depending mileage/use
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside front tyres wearing low on inner edges will need replacing depending mileage/use
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R21 MRL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R21 MRL, 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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R21 MRL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2005.
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