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97,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under body covered
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit--205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded heavily (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit--205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Alloy type arm, first arm of the two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit--205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded heavily (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit--205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear exhaust has one broken mounting - still adequately supported
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear exhaust has one broken mounting - still adequately supported
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front (2.4.G.2)
advisory under tray cover fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Offside Tyre Perishing
Front tyre's badly perished/cracking
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside rear tyre badly perished/cracking
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Front tyre's badly perished/cracking
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
offside rear tyre badly perished/cracking
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YP05 MLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 YP05 MLK, 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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What year was YP05 MLK registered?
YP05 MLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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