MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits See print out (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and rear all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered with under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength by top strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under side of vehicle covered with under seal
under side of vehicle and suspension components covered with under seal
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension areas slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
vehicle underside covered in underseal
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to flexi connection leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension areas slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
vehicle underside covered in underseal
underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
underside has general surface corrosion
Oil leak Gearbox area
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
slight play to front lower ball joints
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs worn slightly
slight gearbox oil leak
small chips in windscreen
Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine undertray fitted
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine undertray fitted
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside 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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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RV04 HBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 RV04 HBD, 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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RV04 HBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2004.
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