MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
general under body corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wing corroded
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing corroded
Offside Rear wing corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
underside corroded in places.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front wing corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear light unit broken
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front wing corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear wing corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front wing corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear wing corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white flash (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white flash (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Chip in windscreen
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise both front tyres starting to perish on inner edge of tread
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KS51 HXM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 KS51 HXM, 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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KS51 HXM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 January 2002.
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