MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & nearside ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust corroded middle box
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & nearside ()
Offside Rear & nearside Shock absorbers corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm strong advice (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play offside front & nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play offside front & nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play offside front & nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre perished.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre perished.
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Under body sprayed.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake adjustment required.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear tyres wearing very close to legal limits / becoming slightly cracked / perished
brake pipes surface corroded in general
ex becoming weak in structure
exhaust system corroded / ex centre box casing heavly corroded / splitting / flaking
front brake pads wearing low
hand brake slightly unbalanced in operation
slight play in steering box on full locks
tyre sizes f 205 / 55 / 16 v -- r 225 / 50 / 16 v
underside / componants showing general surface corrosion
BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / EX CENTRE BOX SECTION HEAVLY CORRODED / OUTER CASINGS SPLIT / FLAKING / BECOMING WEAK IN STRUCTURE
HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY UNBALANCED IN OPERATION
SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR IN STEERING BOX ON FULL LOCKS
TYRE SIZE F/205 / 55 / 16 V -- R/ 225 / 50 / 16 V
UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / EX CENTRE BOX OUTER CASING HEAVLY CORRODED / SPLITTING / FLAKING
SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN STEERING BOX
TYRES WEARING ON EDGES / OFFSIDE BECOMING SLIGHTLY PERISHED / TYRE SIZE F - 205 / 55 / 16 V ---- R - 225 / 50 / 16 W
ALL ROAD WHEELS (ALLOY) BECOMING CORRODED / INC AROUND RIMS
EXHAUST CORRODED / EX CENTRE BOX SECTION OUTER CASING SPLITTING / FLAKING
SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN STEERING BOX
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front wheel bearings have slight play
both rear tyres dead on limit
washers poor
n/s/f lower ball joint has very slight lift
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VA52 SRV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 VA52 SRV, 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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VA52 SRV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 December 2002.
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