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77,640 miAbove average mileage for this year
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under trays fitted blocking view of some components
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted blocking view of some components
Front Underbody corroded
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light High Level Lens Loose (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Underbody corroded
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light High Level Lens Loose (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
service overdue
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both lamps (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected head light (4.11 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
head lights poor output
service overdue
Front both shock absorbers corroded
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively possible due to rusty pad marks on disc's (1.2.1 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shockers badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shockers badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished 225/50 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished 225/50 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both wipers split
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
both wipers split
rear number plate insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both front tyres 3mm and badly cracked
Front discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear tyre 3mm
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both front tyres 3mm and badly cracked
Front discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear tyre 3mm
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
heavy movement in both sides front lower ball joints, steering system and front hub assemblies
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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YT52 THU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 YT52 THU, 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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YT52 THU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 October 2002.
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