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AA02 VBA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,890 mi
Last recorded129,890 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA02 VBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 129,890 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 127,504 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 126,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 126,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 126,036 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 123,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 120,764 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 116,305 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 112,619 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 104,708 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 98,555 miles

N/s/f fog lamp not working. Exhaust mounting bracket (to the gearbox bell housing) is broken.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 95,741 miles

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

centre section of exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 93,067 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 93,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 81,196 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 69,521 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 69,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 57,903 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 55,899 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 44,959 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 34,309 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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AA02 VBA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AA02 VBA, 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 AA02 VBA registered?

AA02 VBA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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