MOT Status
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121,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working hi level stoplight inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak transmission
OSF brake binding slightly
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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SV54 JTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 SV54 JTX, 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 SV54 JTX registered?
SV54 JTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2005.
Is SV54 JTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for SV54 JTX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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