MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL indicates a malfunction
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL indicates a malfunction
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL indicates a malfunction
Headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL indicates a malfunction
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
earth strap corroded gearbox
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Road wheel fixing missing all wheels have a bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
earth strap corroded gearbox
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on inner edge, advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (grease) (1.1.11 (c))
Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Earth to gearbox (4.11 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No patturn (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (grease) (1.1.11 (c))
Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Earth to gearbox (4.11 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust deterirated
front tyres low on inside edges
rear diff leaking oil
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust deterirated
front tyres low on inside edges
rear diff leaking oil
Exhaust system delaminating and deteriorating. Baffles breaking down.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front and offside front inner tie rod joints have play within the ball joint.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust system delaminating and deteriorating. Baffles breaking down.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front and offside front inner tie rod joints have play within the ball joint.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear diff has major oil leak.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Whole exhaust system extremely fragile and deteriorated on flanges and delaminating on centre silencer.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear diff has major oil leak.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Whole exhaust system extremely fragile and deteriorated on flanges and delaminating on centre silencer.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust corroded
centre section of exhaust
surface corrosion on front to rear and rear brake
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
centre section of exhaust
surface corrosion on front to rear and rear brake
front brake discs worn
surface corrosion on rear brake pipes
centre of exhaust starting to corrode
front brake discs worn
offside rear tyre tread worn low
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
front brake discs worn
offside rear tyre tread worn low
washer jets need ajusting
centre of exhaust starting to corrode
centre of exhaust corroded
front tyres wearing on edges
offside rear tyre wearing low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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BD51 XWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 BD51 XWV, 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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BD51 XWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 January 2002.
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