MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted spring loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
1 mounting broken onexhaust
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front headlight deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front headlamp condensated
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust silencer deteriorated/ front mounting bracket broken
shock absorbers damp
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front headlamp condensated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust silencer deteriorated/ front mounting bracket broken
shock absorbers damp
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported
middle exhaust corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
middle exhaust corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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YH04 VJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 YH04 VJC, 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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YH04 VJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2004.
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