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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust brackets just by diff broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipes above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective centre rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light offside outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside headlamp lens discolouring
Offside headlamp lens discolouring
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside headlamp lens discolouring
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside headlamp lens discolouring
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre digs in sidewall
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside front tyre digs in sidewall
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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S555 DHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 S555 DHB, 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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S555 DHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is S555 DHB safe to buy?
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