MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
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 at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes
Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above diff (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
centre exhaust hangers broken
Exhaust has mountings missing but is still secure.
Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged
Underside corroding.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre exhaust hangers missing but system still adequatly supported
Nearside front brake pad material starting to break up
Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged
Offside rear brake backplate corroding
Rear bootfloor surface corrosion
Rear brake pipes across rear floor corroding
Both nearside tyre inner sidewalls damaged.
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded.
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Both nearside tyre inner sidewalls damaged.
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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YO54 AYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Maroon with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 AYX, 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 AYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2004.
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