MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,232 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all mechanical components corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all mechanical components corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all mechanical components corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
all mechanical components corroded
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
all mechanical components corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
all mechanical components corroded steering,brakes suspension
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
all mechanical components corroded steering,brakes suspension
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
underbody/mechanical components corroded
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y12 RAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y12 RAD, 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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Y12 RAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 January 2002.
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