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Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension parts getting rusty in places
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, 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))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension parts getting rusty in places
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edges and getting close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension parts getting rusty in places
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension parts getting rusty in places
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension parts getting rusty in places
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
suspension/exhaust/transmission pipes rusty
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
gearbox pipes rusty/suspension parts rusty in places
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
gearbox pipes rusty/suspension parts rusty in places
Both front head light lenses slightly faded
Central Exhaust mounting defective nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both front head light lenses slightly faded
Central Exhaust mounting defective nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil cooler pipes rusty and slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
EML light on
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
nearside door mirror damaged
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside door mirror damaged
nearside front tyre worn on both edges
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Corrosion to both rear wheel arches
Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Corrosion to both rear wheel arches
Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight fluid leak from steering damper
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RU51 BKT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 RU51 BKT, 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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RU51 BKT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 June 2005.
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