MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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FRONT DISCS POOR
SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
EXHAUST POOR
FRONT DISCS POOR
SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake discs lipped on inner face
both front tyres splitting
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake discs lipped on inner face
both front tyres splitting
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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SA04 ALB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SA04 ALB, 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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What year was SA04 ALB registered?
SA04 ALB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 July 2004.
Is SA04 ALB safe to buy?
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