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AM02 NXK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,543 mi
Last recorded134,543 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 NXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 134,543 miles

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 18 Mar 2019 134,534 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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 5 Apr 2018 130,009 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 123,840 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2017 123,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaking when moved (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2016 117,279 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 1 Apr 2015 109,887 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 109,887 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 103,890 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 97,969 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 89,370 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise slight corrosion on centre exhaust

Pass 13 Mar 2012 89,370 miles

advise slight corrosion on centre exhaust

Pass 15 Mar 2011 80,592 miles

Front wipers smear

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

polly belt perishing

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 70,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 59,442 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,986 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,638 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 31,831 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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AM02 NXK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AM02 NXK, 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 AM02 NXK registered?

AM02 NXK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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