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AP02 XZS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,228 mi
Last recorded53,228 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 XZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 53,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 53,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2x 22" standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 53,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 52,895 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside, Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 52,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 52,793 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 52,738 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 52,633 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 52,147 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,716 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Jul 2017 49,397 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 48,487 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 48,487 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 48,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 47,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,680 miles

o/s n/s front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jul 2013 46,680 miles

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

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

o/s n/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,281 miles

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

o/s n/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,107 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,810 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,968 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,904 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,352 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,404 miles

Sills,sills to floors,parts of underbody,fuel and brake pipes could not be checked,covered in

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 XZS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XZS, 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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AP02 XZS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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