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AJ02 VZN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,194 mi
Last recorded107,194 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 107,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 106,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/ rear metal brake pipes showing rust / and rusting (1.1.11 (c))

front w/screen damage confined within 40mm on zone B middle section

please - surface rust evident on front/rear suspension components and chassis / under floor areas . but mild at present

Pass 23 Apr 2018 106,561 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 106,098 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 106,098 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 104,961 miles

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

Nearside Front condensation on headlamp glass

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,432 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 91,018 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 90,890 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,028 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,508 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

os engine mounting leaking fluid

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,229 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diff oil leak

oil on inlet manifold

Pass 19 Jun 2010 50,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes require greasing (surface rust)

diff housing damp

Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,016 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,575 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 37,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 12,919 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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AJ02 VZN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ02 VZN, 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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AJ02 VZN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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