MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake disc back plate deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust bracket snapped but system still adequately supported
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to the rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm to sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened N/S of subframe corroded/holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both Rear brake disc back plates detreated
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image/pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image/pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust bracket snapped but system still adequately supported
Both front brake disc back plates insecure but not likely to fall off
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc back plate deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both front brake disc back plates insecure but not likely to fall off
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc back plate deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Park brake lever has little reserve travel
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear park brake slight bind
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
park brake has little reserve travel at the lever
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear park brake slight bind
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
park brake has little reserve travel at the lever
Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
REAR TYRES SOME CRACKING AROUND RAISED LETTERS WHEN VEHICLE WEIGHT ON TYRE
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs are worn
note - full underside trays fitted, unable to inspect concealed items
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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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SB54 TEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 SB54 TEY, 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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SB54 TEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 December 2004.
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