MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
all suspension coil springs rusty and getting weak
condensation n/s headlamp
exhaust system rusty and weak
front brake balance just with in performance
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
all suspension coil springs rusty and getting weak
condensation n/s headlamp
exhaust system rusty and weak
front brake balance just with in performance
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
condensation in n/s headlight
exhaust system corroded
wipers poor
n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre devoid of tread on inner edges at time of test
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
condensation in n/s headlight
exhaust system corroded
n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low
n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low
slight play in both sides of steering rack
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside and offside rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside and offside rear tyres perishing
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front wiper blade split
nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower 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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YL51 CLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 YL51 CLX, 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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What year was YL51 CLX registered?
YL51 CLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 January 2002.
Is YL51 CLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL51 CLX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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