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Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Braking system leaking servo pipe joint (1.1.3 (d))
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))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
various covers fitted obscuring components
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of sills
Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components
Under floor covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of sills
Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components
Under floor covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear tyres cracking
Front Exhaust bracket near cat broken
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Tyre tread cracking inner edge
Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall cracked
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Sleeve broken due to corrosion (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust bracket near cat broken
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Tyre tread cracking inner edge
Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall cracked
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Near Side Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Near Side Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YM55 UEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YM55 UEV, 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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YM55 UEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2005.
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