MOT Status
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80,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 x 45 x 17.. worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 x 45 x 17 .. worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
both headlights slightly opaque
vehicle has corrosion on all underside components
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket adrift exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x/s corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x/s corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x/s corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x/s corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes corroded
vehicle has corrosion on all underside components
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main feeds to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Brackets (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + Edges Worn + Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + Cracking + Edge Worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Brackets (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside and cracking...225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front both front tyres offside/nearside inner treads worn low tyres to bald mishaped
body under plastic covers fitted not able to fully check items underneath
Front both front tyres offside/nearside inner treads worn low tyres to bald mishaped
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both offside/nearside showing white (4.4.3 (a))
body under plastic covers fitted not able to fully check items underneath
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
both headlamps have no kick up pattern to the nearside
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both headlamp aims have no kick up
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both headlamp aims have no kick up
nearside front tyre has a cut, cords not exposed
Nearside 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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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X888 DCS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 X888 DCS, 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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X888 DCS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 August 2005.
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