MOT Status
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96,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.26mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.26mm (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak(s)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover worn (downward facing BJ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust brackets corroding away
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing of inner bush on both NSF arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing of inner bush on both OSF arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover worn (downward facing BJ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust brackets corroding away
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing of inner bush on both NSF arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing of inner bush on both OSF arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing in bush on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight perishing (down facing) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing in bush on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust brackets corroding
Front brake pads not visible on test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing in rear bush on both Front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing in rear bush on both Front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear both rear tyres 2mm
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear both rear tyres 2mm
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear 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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RLJ 21 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 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 RLJ 21, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was RLJ 21 registered?
RLJ 21 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 October 2007.
Is RLJ 21 safe to buy?
The MOT history for RLJ 21 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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