MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
fuel pipes protected in sealant
underbody general corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Wheel bolt(s) missing o/s n/s (4.2.A.1e)
Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (1.8)
Headlamp insecure o/s n/s (1.7.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate o/s n/s (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake pipe corroded
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% o/s n/s (1.4.A.2c)
all 4 wheel arch slightly corroded
front radiator mounting bracket corroded
Front subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ex corroded
fuel pipes corroded
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ex corroded
fuel pipes corroded
Radiator mounting pannel excessivly corroded but is not a structural item.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Radiator mounting pannel excessivly corroded but is not a structural item.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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MW02 WCL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 MW02 WCL, 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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MW02 WCL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 August 2002.
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