MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush - perished/split (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
abnormal ware both rear tyres
all suspension components heavily corroded
unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers
under side of vehicle showing deterioration
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
abnormal ware both rear tyres
all suspension components heavily corroded
unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers
under side of vehicle showing deterioration
Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides shock bodies heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms inner bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount/body area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wing mirror/side repeater damaged
Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm play in steering box movement (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rods/arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all link rod/arm bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded - especially at body mount areas
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rearmost boot drop closing/inner panel corroded/holed (alongside exhaust box area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides shock bodies heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms inner bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount/body area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wing mirror/side repeater damaged
Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm play in steering box movement (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rods/arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all link rod/arm bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded - especially at body mount areas
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
travel on handbrake
corrosion noted on all steel brake pipes
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake discs worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer sills plastic covered
outer sills plastic covered
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
outer sills plastic covered
rear diff leaking oil
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
outer sills plastic covered
rear diff leaking oil
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
wiper blade/rubber ends split
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AE51 MPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 69,467 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 AE51 MPX, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AE51 MPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 October 2001.
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