MOT Status
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81,113 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All rear suspension components corroded
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle has been undersealed
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroding
front discs worn
front pads wearing thin (on limit)
oil leak at front of vehicle
oil leak at gearbox
Exhaust has part of the system deteriorating
Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Gear box earth strap frayed
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leaks
Rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Exhaust has part of the system deteriorating
Oil leak
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust has part of the system deteriorating
Oil leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
exhaust silencer has some corrosion to outer skin
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
exhaust silencer has some corrosion to outer skin
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM52 XEX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 SM52 XEX, 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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SM52 XEX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 December 2002.
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