MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR AND OSR PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure TWO REAR BRACKETS HAVE BROKEN AWAY (CORROSION) FROM MOUNTINGS (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NOW HAS NO FLUID LEFT IN IT! (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick GRINDING INTO DISCS (NO FRICTION MATERIAL LEFT AT ALL!) *** DANGEROUS *** (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Sub-frame likely to fail SO HEAVILY CORRODED AT MOUNTING BRACKETS THAT IT IS LIKELY TO BREAK AWAY *** DANGEROUS *** (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PADS ARE GRINDING INTO DISC FRICTION SIURFACES DUE TO PADS TOTALLY WORN OUT! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp casings slightly faded, but not yet seriously affecting beam image
Plastic covers fitted to vehciule underside
Emissions not tested CO 5000 LAMBDA -900 HC 1900 CAT FAILURE (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES AND NOT WELDABLE AS TOO MANY AREAS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear at clips (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective badley rusted (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management light on
rear exhaust bracket corroded /broken
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
eml illuminated
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
ESP light on dash
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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VK55 DGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 VK55 DGE, 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 VK55 DGE registered?
VK55 DGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2005.
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