MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front side repeater case missing
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front side repeater case missing
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear rear cross member slightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
eml light illuminated
n/s/r tyre wearing thin on the inner tread depth
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
eml light illuminated
n/s/r tyre wearing thin on the inner tread depth
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage to n/s/r bumper and front skirt.
o/s/r exhaust bracket snapped, system still fully supported.
pulley noise.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage to n/s/r bumper and front skirt.
o/s/r exhaust bracket snapped, system still fully supported.
pulley noise.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cuts in both passenger side tyres
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YA54 XLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YA54 XLV, 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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YA54 XLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 November 2004.
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