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EML warning lamp stays on - pre 2003
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front both o/s and n/s headlamps have water ingress and a weak beam image
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s and n/s front mounting points, although not excessively corroded, appear to be reasonably corroded and will require attention soon (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front both o/s and n/s headlamps have a weak beam image
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front both o/s and n/s headlamps have a weak beam image
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front both headlamps have a weak beam image
Front both headlamps have some water ingress
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
various areas of corrosion to vehicle but not considered excessive
Both headlamps have poor beam pattern
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front and n/s/r wheel arches corroded
Both front and n/s/r wheel arches are corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area adjacent to o/s lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
centre silencer corroded
Both front and n/s/r wheel arches are corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area adjacent to o/s lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
centre silencer corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all wheel arches are corroded
centre silencer corroded
corrosion to both front wings,n/s/r wing and bootlid
o/s/r inner arch has been heavily undersealed
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
corrosion to both front wings,n/s/r wing and bootlid
o/s/r inner arch has been heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front and rear wings are corroded
front tyres are worn on inner edges
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bootlid and rear wheel arches have corrosion
centre silencer corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear silencer corroded
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear silencer corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front exhaust mounting bracket broken
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
slight play in nearside front lower swivel
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LF02 RUA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 LF02 RUA, 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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LF02 RUA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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