MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All suspension bushes worn
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal spongey
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
TPMS light on
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All suspension bushes worn
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal spongey
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
TPMS light on
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
signs of squirals under bonnet
surface corrosion front suspension,shockers,rear subframe,suspension,rear subframe mounts
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
signs of squirals under bonnet
surface corrosion front suspension,shockers,rear subframe,suspension,rear subframe mounts
handbrake only just passed 16%
service due
surface corrosion front,rear suspension,rear subframe
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
handbrake only just passed 16%
service due
surface corrosion front,rear suspension,rear subframe
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear surface corrosion to sub-frame,suspension arms, shock absorbers,anti-roll bar and clamps
slight oil leak from gearbox
under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear surface corrosion to sub-frame,suspension arms, shock absorbers,anti-roll bar and clamps
slight oil leak from gearbox
under-trays fitted obscuring some components
slight oil leak from gearbox
surface corrosion rear subframe and mounts o/s/r metal brake
surface corrosion rear suspension
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
surface corrosion rear suspension
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake shoes scraping when applyed
Nearside Rear handbrake requires adjustment
Offside Front fog light insecure
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear handbrake requires ajustment
Offside Front fog light insecure
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
airbag light on
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RJ54 SLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 RJ54 SLZ, 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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RJ54 SLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 November 2004.
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