MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside general corrosion
underside general corrosion
Front Body component slightly loose undertray corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front sump under tray corroded
Front sump tray corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front sump tray corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes have surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust centre box corroded
front & rear brake discs pitted
front metal sump cover corroded
front tyres worn on inner & outer edges
heavy surface corrosion in exhaust centre to tail box joint
surface corrosion in front lower suspension mounting points
surface corrosion in rear sub-frame
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
centre exhaust section deteriorated.
slight damage to windscreen.
sump guard corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
centre exhaust section deteriorated.
slight damage to windscreen.
sump guard corroded.
centre exhaust section deteriorated
slight damage to windscreen
sump guard corroded
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
centre exhaust section deteriorated
slight damage to windscreen
sump guard corroded
centre exhaust section deteriorated
slight damage to windscreen
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
centre exhaust section deteriorated
front exhaust mounting broken but system adequatly supported
slight damage to windscreen
exhaust system corroded
slight damage to windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
slight damage to windscreen
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroded
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight damage to windscreen
centre exhaust mounting fractured.but exhaust still secure.
slight wear to off-side front lower ball joint.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY02 BJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 FY02 BJV, 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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FY02 BJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2002.
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