MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp lense cracked slightly
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 front 205/55/16 rear 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust and hangers rusty
some suspension arms rusty
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp lense cracked slightly
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 front 205/55/16 rear 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust and hangers rusty
some suspension arms rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened badly corroded and holed. other parts of subframe have been welded over and camouflaged with paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened badly corroded and holed. other parts of subframe have been welded over and camouflaged with paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front bumper damaged middle section is taped into place
under rear of vehicle slightly corroded
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
under rear of vehicle slightly corroded
lower covers fitted obscuring components
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
lower covers fitted obscuring components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
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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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH05 VVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SH05 VVN, 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 SH05 VVN registered?
SH05 VVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 May 2005.
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