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111,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective but still supported by another hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tyre 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero on inner edge next stage of wear is exposed cords 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective but still supported by another hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRES WORN INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED AND DETATCHED BUT SECURE
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
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))
Front BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAVE SLIGHT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT
Front FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED
Front FRONT WIPER BLADS STARTING TO SMEAR
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn N/S/F DEROPLINK HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAVE SLIGHT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT
Front FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED
Front FRONT WIPER BLADS STARTING TO SMEAR
both front tyres worn on inner edges
rear exhaust system corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front tyres worn on inner edges
rear exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s front tyre worn on inside edge
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)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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S5 SEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 S5 SEG, 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 S5 SEG registered?
S5 SEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 April 2005.
Is S5 SEG safe to buy?
The MOT history for S5 SEG shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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