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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts corroded and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts corroded and inner sill/arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer casing deteriorated
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts corroded and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts corroded and inner sill/arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer casing deteriorated
Exhaust in poor condition
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust in poor condition
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fog Lamp Out
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Nearside Front Fog Lamp Out
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Long handbrake travel
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged both front and rear (5.2.3 (j))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Long handbrake travel
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged both front and rear (5.2.3 (j))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Long handbrake travel
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged both front and rear (5.2.3 (j))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer support bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp missing [pre date of requirements]
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play single piece steering link ball joints have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
all tyre valves perished
both door mirrors damaged including repeater lamps but function as intended
exhaust centre section & fittings to front section very poor & corroded
long handbrake lever operation indicating adjustment recommended but brakes lock out on brake test
n/s/r suspension damper body corroded
rear brake discs protection backing plates deteriorated & holed
rear sub frame/subframe body mounts & suspension thrust arms at rear all corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Chip to Windscreen outside of zone a no larger than 40mm
Exhaust system corroded
Fuel cap seal perished
Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded
Slight Oil leak
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Chip to Windscreen outside of Zone A no larger than 40mm
Exhaust system corroded
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm remaining on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge cords close to exposing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Chip to Windscreen outside of Zone A no larger than 40mm
Exhaust system corroded
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm remaining on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge cords close to exposing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both headlamps have condensation
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front fog lamp insecure
Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both headlamps have condensation
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front fog lamp insecure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside front coil spring corroded on lower coils
slight deterioration to power steering pump drive belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit
BOTH REAR TYRES 3mm APPROX
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RL52 UYP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 RL52 UYP, 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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RL52 UYP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2002.
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