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AJ02 ZXK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,190 mi
Last recorded119,190 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 ZXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 119,190 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler worn

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 113,630 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded damp but not leaking ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively slight play (2.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 107,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play at steering box

Fail 16 Sep 2020 107,622 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play at steering box

Pass 17 Sep 2019 100,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 100,794 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 93,322 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 93,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underbody brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2017 87,363 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

underbody brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 80,392 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 80,380 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Behind wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Behind wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 72,758 miles

steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 63,364 miles

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

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

slight play in steering system

Fail 20 May 2014 63,261 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in steering system

Pass 28 May 2013 54,970 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 46,775 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 38,235 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 38,235 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 29,546 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 May 2009 23,071 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 23,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 15,555 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 12,157 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 9,902 miles

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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 ZXK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AJ02 ZXK, 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 ZXK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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