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AP02 BFK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,007 mi
Last recorded136,007 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 BFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 136,007 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 130,800 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 130,800 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 125,252 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 112,063 miles

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 101,858 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 101,858 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 85,852 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,337 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 68,350 miles

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,350 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,469 miles

Front brake pads worn down to 3mm

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished and worn down to 3mm + low on edges

o/s/f tyre perished and worn low on edges

o/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm

Pass 12 Sep 2009 50,665 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 49,837 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 46,776 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 43,736 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)

Pass 26 May 2006 39,682 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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AP02 BFK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AP02 BFK, 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 AP02 BFK registered?

AP02 BFK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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