MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front front windscreen has scratches on inner surface
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered ingrease x2 (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
various suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended seatbelt not retracting (7.1.2 (c))
Front front windscreen has scratches on inner surface
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered ingrease x2 (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
various suspension components corroded
Front windscreen has scratches on inner surface
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre perished
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear o/s/r tyre perished
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
Central Rear Emissions not tested exhaust system has major leak of exhaust gases at rear section join(s) (7.3.A.1)
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system has major leak of exhaust gases at rear section join(s) (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f tyre has cut exposing cords on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/f tyre has bulge on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front windscreen has scratches on inner surface
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front n/s/f brakes sticking
Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre perished
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear o/s/r tyre perished
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has cuts but no cord exposed
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre outer sidewall has cuts but no cord exposed
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has cuts but no cord exposed
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre outer sidewall has cuts but no cord exposed
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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SK09 VJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 47,311 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 SK09 VJU, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SK09 VJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 March 2009.
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