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WF52 ELJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

109,049 mi
Last recorded109,049 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 ELJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 109,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2023 109,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2022 108,774 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 108,743 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 108,711 miles

ALL Suspension coil springs showing corrosion, beneath blistered protective paint coatings

Brake fluid dirty in reservoir

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL Hoses, to exposed steel sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL, to exposed steel sections, age related, but rears starting to get bad (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sidelight slightly dimmer than N/S/R

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm in one area of tread, and rear tyres perishing also (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe and attached suspension components, showing age related, non excessive corrosion, to their construction

Pass 11 Jul 2019 108,317 miles

Both rear brake hoses furrules corroded not excessively

Both rear coil springs corroded in places

Electronic steering programme light flickering on intermittently during test-customer to monitor

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wheel bearing play/movement not excessive

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre tread depth between 1.6-2mm in centre band of pattern-advise very early replacement

Pass 29 May 2018 106,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears, under coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust silencer corroded, but not blowing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play in it

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear coilsprings corroded, at bases

Fail 29 May 2018 106,889 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears, under coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust silencer corroded, but not blowing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play in it

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear coilsprings corroded, at bases

Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,293 miles

ESP light on dash

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 105,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ESP light on dash

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2016 100,865 miles

Offside Front road wheel slightly damaged

Offside Front tyre worn

offside and nearside rear brake pads worn

Fail 13 May 2016 100,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front road wheel slightly damaged

Offside Front tyre worn

offside and nearside rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 May 2015 96,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2015 96,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 88,204 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pads worn

offside front and offside rear wheels slightly damaged

Pass 10 May 2013 80,358 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,925 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 77,925 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,309 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 63,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,448 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,245 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 54,245 miles

Lower Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2007 48,277 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 48,208 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side walls. Not exposing cord.

Offside Front windscreen washer partially blocked. Still prviding washer fluid.

Pass 4 May 2006 44,722 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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WF52 ELJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WF52 ELJ, 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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WF52 ELJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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