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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust mounting brackets starting to rust
front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
front number plate starting to discolour
front/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension arms, rear shock absorbers, rear antiroll bar mounting clamps and body brace bars starting to rust
nearside front wheel bearing slight play
offside and nearside front brake discs starting to wear
rear metal brake pipes and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust
rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish
slight oil leak
steering rack slight play at inner joints
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension - rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension - rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust mounting brackets starting to rust
front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
front brake discs starting to wear
front/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension arms, rear shock absorbers and rear antiroll bar mounting clamps starting to rust
nearside front wheel bearing slight play
rear metal brake pipes and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust
rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish
slight oil leak
steering rack slight play at inner joints
exhaust mounting brackets starting to rust
front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
front brake discs starting to wear/ check inner front brake pads
nearside front wheel bearing slight play
nearside of steering rack slight play at inner joint
nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm/ offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm
rear metal brake pipes and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust
rear subframe, front/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension arms, rear shock absorbers and rear antiroll bar mounting clamps starting to rust
slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust mounting brackets starting to rust
front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust
front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
nearside front wheel bearing slight play
slight oil leak
Exhaust system corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust corrosion
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corrosion
Exhaust system/hanger corrosion
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front brake disc/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack extension (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack extension (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust hanger corrosion
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust hanger corrosion
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc/s uneven wear
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust brackets corroded
SRS warning light illuminated
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust mounting brackets starting to rust
front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear
front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear
s r s light stays on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V12 JAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 V12 JAJ, 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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V12 JAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2005.
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