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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear flexy brake pipe insecure
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.3.1 (c))
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Center exhaust bracket corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Center exhaust bracket corroded
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nail in offside front tyre
rear exhaust pipe, hangers starting to corode
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y9 YLA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 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 Y9 YLA, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y9 YLA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 July 2004.
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