MOT Status
ValidMileage
89,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off side front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Lower suspension arm dust cover deteriorated
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all general component corrosion
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower suspension arm dust cover deteriorated
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all general component corrosion
All underside component corrosion
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
light component corrosion
Front both tyres worn inner edges
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
light component corrosion
Front both tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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SCW 59L is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SCW 59L, 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 SCW 59L registered?
SCW 59L is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2005.
Is SCW 59L safe to buy?
The MOT history for SCW 59L shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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