MOT Status
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172,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
o/s park brake slightly lazy
Exhaust mounting defective rear fixings corroded and not attached (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake noisy when turned+ park brake effort low (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
front bumper damaged
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front bumper damaged
rear heat shield loose
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi hose x 2 , corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread , tyre dated 2913 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi hose x 2 , corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread , tyre dated 2913 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi hose x 2 , corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Nearside mount by differential (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter deteriorating , grease visible (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint aft points up the way (2.4.G.2)
2 x exhaust hangers rusted off
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)
slight play in both front wheel bearings
n/s/f tyre low on inner edge
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
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)
advise free play to near side steering arm
advise slight free play in nearside steering
advise front brake disc wear
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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RX05 YYV is a 2005 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 73.9%.
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 RX05 YYV, 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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RX05 YYV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2005.
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