MOT Status
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98,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
steering damper weeping
surface corrosion to brake discs
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
steering damper weeping
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts to tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
steering damper weeping
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
condensation n/s headlamp
steering damper weeping
weep from steering damper
small cuts in rear tyres
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
small cuts in rear tyres
slight brake run out on rear brakes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
O/S HEAD LAMP DAMP
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate in poor condition
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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JF02 ALF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 JF02 ALF, 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 JF02 ALF registered?
JF02 ALF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2002.
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