MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear subframe corrosion, suspension arm corrosion. Some superficial wear to suspension bushes. No excessive movement
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play play in linkages, minor (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both wiper blades have dried out, still clears screen
fuel cap seal, cracking
fuel pipe corrosion
Engine covers fitted
General corrosion on vehicle
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Not all brakes visible
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit! (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Engine covers fitted
Full sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Not all brake pads visible
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and perished
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall, and tread low and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted
Full sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Not all brake pads visible
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and perished
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Engine covers fitted
Full sill covers fitted
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
full sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all tyres starting to crack
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Bonnet release handle broken opened bonnet with a pair of pliers via cable.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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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MA52 CHL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 MA52 CHL, 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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MA52 CHL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2002.
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