MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
heavy knocking noise from nearside front. front suspension arm front very soft. Requires replacement asap.
underside waxoyled
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm. aAnd front bush very soft and knocking. Recommend replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
underside waxoyled
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front lower suspension arms front bushes worn (recommend replace. Knocking noise
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and nearly worn to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
parking brake only just meets required performance
Oil leak ()
engine light stopping on
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
engine light stopping on
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS, INNER FACES OF THE DISCS ARE WEARING SLIGHTLY UN-EVENLY ON THE FACES AND ARE LIPPED SLIGHTLY
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE WEARING LOW .
SLIGHT OIL DAMPNESS FROM THE REAR OF THE ENGINE AREA
ADVISE. BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER TREAD AREAS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW, UN-EVEN TYRE WEAR STARTING ON BOTH FRONT TYRES. ADVISE A WHEEL ALINEMENT CHECK,
FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES ARE SLIGHTLY LIPPED AND LIGHTLY SCORED ON INNER FACES
STRONG ADVISE. OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V6 XMK is a 2005 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 69.6%.
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 V6 XMK, 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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V6 XMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2005.
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