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72,543 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 mounts (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
long travel on handbrake
rear exhaust brackets corroded off - system adequately supported
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust hangers corroded and snapped
engine bay covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear tyre has nail in
Offside Front tyre worn low on edges
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside front tyre worn low on edges
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside front tyre worn low on edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
engine undertray fitted
front registration plate holder damaged slightly
partial plastic inner sill covers fitted
plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
plastic outer sill covers fitted
plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines
rear brake discs wearing
vehicle inspected whilst wet
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
engine undertray fitted
front registration plate holder damaged slightly
partial plastic inner sill covers fitted
plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
plastic outer sill covers fitted
plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines
rear brake discs wearing
vehicle inspected whilst wet
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine under tray fitted
outer sill covers fitted
plastic covers fitted to both rear lower suspension arms
plastic covers fitted to floor pans
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine under tray fitted
n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge in places
outer sill covers fitted
plastic covers fitted to both rear lower suspension arms
plastic covers fitted to floor pans
both rear tyres close to limit
offside front discs inner side corroded
stone chip windscreen
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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RL55 NSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RL55 NSZ, 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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RL55 NSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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