MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
offside hand brake readings low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
offside hand brake readings low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides no patten (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Both front lower arm inner bush slightly poor
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear brake pads worn slightly low
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Both front lower arm inner bush slightly poor
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake pads worn slightly low
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Kerb damage to NSF tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside 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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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YD55 VAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 YD55 VAY, 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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YD55 VAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2005.
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