MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed, near suspension arm bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where brake pipe meets flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where brake pipe meets flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where brake pipe meets flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where rigid brake pipe meets flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Where rigid brake pipe meets flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where rigid brake pipe meets flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on outer shoulder area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on outer shoulder area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread & sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread & sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread & sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread & sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
various brake pipes corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight is faded and discoloring (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on outer facing of disc indicating improper brake function (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure
vehicle has under trays fitted restricting view
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also derived of tread on inner and badly split out outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
E.M.L is illuminated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight is faded and discoloring (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on outer facing of disc indicating improper brake function (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure
vehicle has under trays fitted restricting view
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also derived of tread to 2nd layer of rubber on inner edge and also badly splitting on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rear section hangers corroded/broken
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rear section hangers corroded/broken
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
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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SN05 KYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 SN05 KYA, 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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SN05 KYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 May 2005.
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