MOT Status
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140,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm nsf lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both head lamps starting too fade
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front washer jet inoperative, sufficient fluid supplied by offside washer
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front lower, front arm bush worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle underside corroded
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front lower, front arm bush worn/ cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle underside corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVANCED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVANCED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
one of the centre exhaust mountings missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
windscreen chipped
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion on pipes leading to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pick up marks on both discs (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Surface corrosion on both front to rear metal brake pipes
NOTE- vehicle fitted with pedal extensions
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
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)
front discs ridged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RN55 ZTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 RN55 ZTE, 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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RN55 ZTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2005.
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