MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment both (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
under car is rusty
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment both (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))
under car is rusty
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
cuts in outer walls of both front tyres , no cords showing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall , no cords showing
cut in n/s front tyre outer sidewall [no cords visible]
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust suppot bracket missing
front tyres worn on inner edges
poss front calipiers leaking
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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SV05 BHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 SV05 BHZ, 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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SV05 BHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2005.
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