MOT Status
ValidMileage
115,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front washer inop but osf washer provides the whole screen
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Nearside Front washer working and providing water to screen but could be better
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front washer working and providing water to screen but could be better
Exhaust corroded
Minor oil leak from engine
Near side front tyre smooth on inner edge and perished/damaged
Off side rear tyre, outer side wall damaged
Off side rear wheel distorted on inner edge
Sill covers and under trays fitted
Exhaust corroded
Minor oil leak from engine
Near side front tyre smooth on inner edge and perished/damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Off side rear tyre, outer side wall damaged
Off side rear wheel distorted on inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Sill covers and under trays fitted
body sill covers fitted
f tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit
rear metal brake pipes corroding
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
battery slightly loose
body sill covers fitted
f tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit
rear metal brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
slight play in steering damper
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS
ENGINE WET WITH OIL AROUND TOP OF OIL FILTER HOUSING
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
GEARBOX WET WITH OIL
NEAR SIDE SILL TRIM BROKEN
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f tyre worne on edge
Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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)
Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)
o/s/f tyre worne on edge
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
plastic inner wing covers fitted/sill covers fitted
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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L333 RAL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L333 RAL, 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 L333 RAL registered?
L333 RAL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2002.
Is L333 RAL safe to buy?
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