MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
underside corroeded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
underside corroeded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight corrosion underneath.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
engine mil lamp onj
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Torque/Castor arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Torque/Castor arm (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust brackets corroded but system still adequately supported
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & nail in tyre 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak/fluid leak around gearbox, not exsessive
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Link rod seized (1.7.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Link rod seized (1.7.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Exhaust brackets corroded but system still adequately supported
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & nail in tyre 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak/fluid leak around gearbox, not exsessive
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YG05 VSM is a 2005 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 64%.
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 YG05 VSM, 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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YG05 VSM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 March 2005.
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