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AV02 SLZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,960 mi
Last recorded101,960 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 SLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 101,960 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner missing

exhaust system ditiriotated

only just make out headlight aim on both sides

unable to see inner & outer sills covered up

Fail 3 Jan 2024 101,958 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front only just make out head light aim on both side headlight

Nearside Front of wheel arch liner missing

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old

unable to see inner & outer sills covered up

Pass 24 Feb 2022 99,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 23 Feb 2022 99,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant warning light on.

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 91,915 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

signs of corrosion starting to form on nearside and offside rear chassis where subframe mounts

Fail 25 Feb 2021 91,911 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

signs of corrosion starting to form on nearside and offside rear chassis where subframe mounts

Pass 24 Jun 2019 88,631 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jun 2019 88,631 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,964 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 81,530 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 78,018 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 72,399 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 66,765 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 63,008 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 May 2013 63,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 58,269 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,290 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 48,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 44,251 miles

needs a battery

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,141 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 33,958 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 28,075 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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AV02 SLZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV02 SLZ, 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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AV02 SLZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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