MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine management light on
Exhaust center box bracket detached
Low coolant warning light on
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted
Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted
Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine management light on
Exhaust center box bracket detached
Low coolant warning light on
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted
Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted
Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
EML on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
EML on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine light on
front tyres worn on inner
prop shaft centre mount worn
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine light on
front tyres worn on inner
prop shaft centre mount worn
Engine oil appears to be contaminated.
exhaust heat sheild loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
exhaust heat sheild loose
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine managment light on.
parking brake almost at end of reserve travel.
two brake warning lights on.
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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SL02 OTE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 SL02 OTE, 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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SL02 OTE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2002.
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