MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Coolant light on.
Engine management light on.
Engine under tray fitted.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front / offside front / nearside rear / offside rear wheel arches corroded.
Oil leak
Coolant leak possible water pump.
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
coolent bottle split
ecm light illuminated
general oil leaks
rear exaust box corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on dash
see MOT ADVISE TEST NUMBER: 352822727169
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front lower ball jiont's worn
centre exhaust corroded
engine management light on
offside front tyre has sidewall damage
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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G5 JOY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 G5 JOY, 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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What year was G5 JOY registered?
G5 JOY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 April 2002.
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