MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body structure corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler excessive movement detected (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (engine crossmember) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Near g/box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Crossmember slightly corroded. (Engine )
LOW fuel level.
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body stiffener (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body stiffener (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body stiffener (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body stiffener (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Near g/box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Crossmember slightly corroded. (Engine )
LOW fuel level.
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body stiffener (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body stiffener (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body stiffener (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body stiffener (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET WELD SNAPPED ALSO FRONT U CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET WELD SNAPPED PLUS FRONT U CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output REFLECTOR DETERIORATED AND OPAQUE (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective AND CENTRE BRACKETS DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON WEAR BARS 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON WEAR BARS 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre is worn on its inner edge
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GX52 VFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 GX52 VFL, 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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GX52 VFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2002.
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