MOT Status
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160,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front subframe support corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front subframe support corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc .s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside in 2 places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside play in steering rack inner joints
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
central brake light not working
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
play in offside front inner steering arm
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
play in offside front inner steering arm
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear tyres worn on inner edges
offside rear tyre on 2mm
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V8 WJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 V8 WJO, 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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V8 WJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2005.
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