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AU52 BKO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,579 mi
Last recorded144,579 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 BKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 144,579 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 144,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 142,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust bracket broken

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 28 May 2016 132,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 125,960 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 120,169 miles

BRAKE DISKS PITTED

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTED TO DETIORATE

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 114,096 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat sheild insicure

Pass 8 Oct 2011 109,368 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 105,968 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 105,968 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 99,925 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 91,630 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 91,630 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front wheel rim distorted

Pass 17 Aug 2007 72,014 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 52,635 miles

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

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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AU52 BKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU52 BKO, 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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AU52 BKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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