MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust center joint corroded
o/s/f bumper and wing damaged but secure
rear reinforcing bars damaged
Headlamp insecure brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust center joint corroded
o/s/f bumper and wing damaged but secure
rear reinforcing bars damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in parts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorating in parts (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust bracket heavily corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
exhaust bracket heavily corroded
Central Front exhaust hanger is slightly corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded long front to rear ()
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside front (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front tyre is slightly perished
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear front to rear fuel pipe is slightly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre exhaust flange bolts corroded
Front exhaust mount corroded
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipes corroded at tank
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre exhaust flange bolts corroded
Front exhaust mount corroded
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipes corroded at tank
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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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SP53 KRN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 SP53 KRN, 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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SP53 KRN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 January 2004.
Is SP53 KRN safe to buy?
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