MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear sub-frame corroded
Rear suspension arms corroded
body corrosion to rear
both rear exhaust hangers broken
engine oil leak
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
corrosion present rear
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))
corrosion at rear
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine covers and under trays fitted
Central Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine covers and under trays fitted
Central Exhaust mounting defective Both sides broken (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp patterns poor
Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle fitted with undertrays N/S/F tray damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective Both sides broken (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp patterns poor
Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle fitted with undertrays N/S/F tray damaged
Offside Front tyre pressure low
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn low on edges
both rear exhaust mount brackets broken
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre pressure low
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn low on edges
both rear exhaust mount brackets broken
offside headlight loose broken lower bracket
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pipe along floor to n/s/r flexi hose corroded in clips
brake pipe along floor to o/s/r flexi hose corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front pads 80% worn
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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RF54 OBL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 RF54 OBL, 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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RF54 OBL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.
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