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Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both head lamps (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
head lamp don't work when rear fog lamp is on
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Battery Warning Light Illuminated
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
battery lamp illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 28535R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 25540r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
battery lamp illuminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All four tyres slightly cracked
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear parking brake has slight fluctuation
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All four tyres slightly cracked
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear parking brake has slight fluctuation
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front washer jet not working correctly but provides adequate washer fluid to the windscreen
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both front tyres worn on edges
front brake discs scored
front brake pads appear low
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake discs scored
front brake pads appear low
front tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WK55 FRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 52,791 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 Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK55 FRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was WK55 FRO registered?
WK55 FRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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