MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition badly cracked (3.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
eml light on
middle and rear exhaust boxes deteriated and flakeing outer skin
underside of engine and gearbox wet with oil
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust System Is Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Both Rear (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both Front Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear & O/S/F On 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view O/S/F & N/S/F (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust System Is Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Both Rear (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both Front Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear & O/S/F On 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view O/S/F & N/S/F (3.2 (a) (i))
Central exhaust box corroded but no leak
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central exhaust box corroded but no leak
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
light oil leak steering damper
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
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LJ02 HPZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 LJ02 HPZ, 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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LJ02 HPZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 March 2002.
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