MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,861 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Fuel hose leaking near fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust back box external shield corroded
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
bot front side panels corroded
Central Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated
Fuel cap seal perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn / Perishing ----205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated
Fuel cap seal perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn / Perishing ----205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
can't check sills fully kit fitted
engine and under body covers fitted
middle and back exhaust sections corroded
Coil spring fractured or broken both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator incorrect colour both side rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
can't check sills fully kit fitted
engine and under body covers fitted
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
middle and back exhaust sections corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ heavy cracking and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Heavy cracking in tyre sidewall
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ very heavy cracking in tread no cords yet (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front exhaust mount partially adrift
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres cracking on outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre cracking on the outer tread
o/s/r tyre cracking on the outer tread
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
n/s/r tyre cracking on the outer tread
o/s/r tyre cracking on the outer tread
Both rear tyres cracked (no ply or cords visible).
Exhaust middle box deteriorated (not leaking).
Propshaft cenre support deteriorated.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake pads wearing thin.
Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.
O/s front tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
front offside tyre wearing inside edge
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MH02 ELJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc 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 MH02 ELJ, 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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MH02 ELJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2002.
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