MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine management light illuminated.
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre damaged, perished and cracking on both edges.
Nearside Front wheel arch corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking slightly.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Wheel arch corroded.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking slightly
Oil leak Engine ()
Oil leak Rear differential. ()
Rear exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure.
Underside of vehicle slight corrosion.
slight play in steering box/steering damper
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine management light illuminated.
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre damaged, perished and cracking on both edges.
Nearside Front wheel arch corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking slightly.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Wheel arch corroded.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking slightly
Oil leak Engine ()
Oil leak Rear differential. ()
Rear exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure.
Underside of vehicle slight corrosion.
slight play in steering box/steering damper
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system deteriorated
rear brake hoses starting to perish
slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake hoses starting to perish
slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes
corrosion on exhaust
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear brake pads low
slight wear on front brake discs
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
wiper blades in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PL51 JVN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 PL51 JVN, 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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PL51 JVN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 January 2002.
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