MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened rear subframe has been patch welded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded and body mounts corrodeing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front discs corroded and pads worn uneven
under trays fitted unable to check some components
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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded along length front to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability drop link broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture burst on brake test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded and body mounts corrodeing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front discs corroded and pads worn uneven
under trays fitted unable to check some components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded at rear under tray (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted unable to check some components
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hold and corroded by top radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded at rear under tray (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
under trays fitted unable to check some components
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low in center s (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted unable to check some components
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front tyres catching inner wings on lock (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low in center s (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted unable to check some components
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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
EML On
PAS Pump noisy
Rear exhaust mount corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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YO54 AYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YO54 AYW, 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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YO54 AYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 November 2004.
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