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AM52 BHO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,427 mi
Last recorded125,427 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 125,427 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Mount (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Corrosion to suspension components

Corrosion underside in places

Exhaust corroding

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Harsh corrosion by subframe mounting visible repair carried out inside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 124,752 miles

All brake hoses deteriorating

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Corrosion underside

Exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear discs corroding

slight play in both rack arms

Fail 8 Mar 2022 124,750 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All brake hoses deteriorating

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Corrosion underside

Exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear discs corroding

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 22 Jan 2021 122,966 miles

brake hoses deteriorated/perished

coil springs corroded/deteriorated

engine mounts deteriorated

front and rear suspension arms corroded/deteriorated

harsh corrosion underside of car in places

harsh play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers corroded/deteriorated

oil leak

play in steering rack arms

Fail 21 Jan 2021 122,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear sub-frame/suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg/floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake hoses deteriorated/perished

coil springs corroded/deteriorated

engine mounts deteriorated

front and rear suspension arms corroded/deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded/deteriorated(border line pass)

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside rear upper sub-frame suspension mounts (border line pass)

harsh corrosion underside of car in places

harsh play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

offside and nearside front brake pipe corroded/deteriorated

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded/deteriorated (border line pass)

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers corroded/deteriorated

oil leak

play in steering rack arms

Pass 4 Feb 2020 121,841 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2020 121,841 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 119,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 115,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,367 miles

Both exhaust downpipe mount brackets are broken

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Sill covers & undertray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 97,525 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,714 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 89,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 82,381 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,980 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 76,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,185 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,015 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 56,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,907 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 45,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,054 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,669 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 17,190 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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AM52 BHO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 64,067 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 AM52 BHO, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM52 BHO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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