MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
abs intermittent fault off at present
service light on. nearside rear brake flexi ferrule rusty. nearside front coil spring rusty. esp light on.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function both rear (2.7.2a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
service light on. nearside rear brake flexi ferrule rusty. nearside front coil spring rusty. esp light on.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre rear exhaust box outer skin exc. corroded and loose
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre rear exhaust box outer skin exc. corroded and loose
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Upper registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Upper registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Upper registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Centre Rear Upper registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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TAZ 8165 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 TAZ 8165, 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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TAZ 8165 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2002.
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