MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust corroded
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust outer casing corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust outer casing corroded
Rear brake readings (performances ) slightly low advise brake check
front and rear suspension components corroding
front to rear and front and rear brake pipes corroding
rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
slight corrosion (surface) front and rear chassis
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear brake readings (performances ) slightly low advise brake check
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
front and rear suspension components corroding
front to rear and front and rear brake pipes corroding
rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
slight corrosion (surface) front and rear chassis
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded.
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded.
Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box corroded
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box corroded
FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
exhaust middle silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MJ51 SFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 MJ51 SFV, 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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MJ51 SFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 February 2002.
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