MOT Status
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100,854 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre exhaust corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust box corroded
Central Exhaust box corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
both rear coil spring lower coils corroded .......
n/s & o/s/r coil spring lower coils corroding , general front & rear suspension corrosion .......
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge & perishing .......
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
n/s & o/s/r coil spring lower coils corroding , general front & rear suspension corrosion .......
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge & perishing .......
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexy hoses corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease and dirt where they can be seen, most pipes covered by plastic covers or heat shields (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on outer sidewall and on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low, 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on outer sidewall and on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
all rear suspension is corroded including coil springs
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative both headlamps not moving when interior switch operated (4.1.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe going into flexy hose leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexy hoses corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease and dirt where they can be seen, most pipes covered by plastic covers or heat shields (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on outer sidewall and on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low, 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on outer sidewall and on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
all rear suspension is corroded including coil springs
Central exhaust outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion to suspension components on underside of vehicle
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central exhaust outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion to suspension components on underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb almost white in colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb almost white in colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb almost white in colour (4.4.3 (a))
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
centre exhaust box very corroded, outer skins flaking away
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system deteriorated ( no external leaks)
o/s wiper deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
exhaust system deteriorated ( no external leaks)
o/s wiper deteriorated
corrosion on exhaust
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s & o/s front tyres worn near to limit
o/s rear coil spring corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
n/s & o/s front tyres worn near to limit
o/s rear coil spring corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YK04 YPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 YK04 YPP, 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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YK04 YPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2004.
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