MOT Status
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95,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust corroded and leaking slightly
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear exhaust corroded and leaking slightly
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Macpherson strut (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight damage to front bumper
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
oil leak
under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint back ball pin (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall split (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both white (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Inner tyre wall split
oil leak
under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components
gearbox oil leak
plastic covers underside are broken
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
gearbox oil leak
plastic covers underside are broken
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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S536 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 S536 SLK, 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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What year was S536 SLK registered?
S536 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2005.
Is S536 SLK safe to buy?
The MOT history for S536 SLK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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