MOT Status
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148,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides . (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides . (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp leveling device not moving through full travel .
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components lightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s and o/s rear outriggers corroded
under trays and covers fitted covering testable items
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust centre silencer deteriorated
exhaust front pipe bracket needs attention soon
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
superficial cracking of o/s/f tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to check side sills fully due to skirts fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
battery loose
centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipes corroding
exhaust corroding
front tyres wearing on edges
n/s rear tyre near limit
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes corroding
exhaust corroding
front tyres wearing on edges
n/s rear tyre near limit
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both Rear Tyres On 1.6mm
Slight Play In Offside Rack End
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside 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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU52 LKK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BU52 LKK, 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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BU52 LKK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 September 2002.
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