MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,977 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front inner wing corroded
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all Backplates corroded
all rear suspension components perished and corroded
both front suspension arms corroded
underside corrosion
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front inner wing corroded
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all Backplates corroded
all rear suspension components perished and corroded
both front suspension arms corroded
underside corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all rear suspension components perished and corroded
both front suspension arms corroded
underside corrosion
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front shockers corroded
General underside corrosion
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear shockers corroded
all 4 brake discs corroded
all 4 brake hose ferrules corroded
all suspension components corroded
near side front inner wing corroded
rear springs corroded
under side corrosion
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front slight corrosion to inner wing
all suspension components corroded
underside corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak from automatic gearbox feed pipe
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak from automatic gearbox feed pipe
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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SV51 MVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 SV51 MVL, 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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SV51 MVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 February 2002.
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