MOT Status
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51,530 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both coil spring upper mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened engine bay /both top strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened engine bay /both top strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom fixing (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
REAR SUSPENSION FRAME, CORRODED.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM BALL JOINT, OF 2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
REAR SUSPENSION FRAME, CORRODED.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR MAIN BRAKE PIPES, SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS, SIDEWALL CRACKING, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FORWARD ARM, GAITER BADLY SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR MAIN BRAKE PIPES, SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS, SIDEWALL CRACKING, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN BRAKE PIPE, SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OF O/S FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pedal slightly spongy
Front brake discs corroded
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V3 RAM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 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 V3 RAM, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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V3 RAM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2007.
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