MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Minor oil leak
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessive
Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear brake pipes (surface corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms/ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms/ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower part (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arms (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower part (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper suspention arm and ball joint have slight movement in them
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded
Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to limit
corrosion on rear brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes no signs of any leaks at time of test
undertrays fitted
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Hand operated control valve connection loose (1.1.5 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
small cut in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
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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OU52 XCA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 OU52 XCA, 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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OU52 XCA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2002.
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