MOT Status
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109,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear SUSPENSION / CHASSIS CORRODED
Exhaust system corroded.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sids. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension and chassis components corroded various
Central Rear Exhaust box corroded .
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and covered. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Various suspension and chassis components corroded .
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides.Also Nearside has condensation , (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Around interior rear view mirror, ()
Central Rear Exhaust box corroded.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Condensation within the lamp assembly . (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and covered. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Various suspension and chassis components corroded.
Central Exhaust box corroded.
Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides, (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Brake disc overheated. (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust box corroded.
Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides, (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Around interior rear view mirror, ()
Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides, (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, greased, (1.1.11 (c))
Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,
Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides, (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front jacking point rubber missing
Rear number plate starting to fade
Offside front jacking point rubber missing
Rear number plate starting to fade
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
exhaust clamps rusty
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RJ52 TKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 RJ52 TKA, 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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RJ52 TKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 October 2002.
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