MOT Status
ValidMileage
87,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded
vehicle has been undersealed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes!
all four tyres perished
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Centre exhaust bracket cracked and corroded
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front condensation in headlight
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front exhaust bracket broken but still supporting the exhaust
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
steering damper slight leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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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YL53 OJB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YL53 OJB, 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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What year was YL53 OJB registered?
YL53 OJB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 January 2004.
Is YL53 OJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL53 OJB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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