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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 92y Continental (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 92y Continental (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 92y Continental (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ESP ON/ SLIGHT PLAY ON BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS/WATER INGREES IN BOOT
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ESP ON/ SLIGHT PLAY ON BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS/WATER INGREES IN BOOT
near side front mirror glass slight crack
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))
near side front mirror glass slight crack
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
slight play in o/s/f track rod
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside front tyre perishing
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside front tyre perishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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VU55 ATY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 VU55 ATY, 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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VU55 ATY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 December 2005.
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