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BAD 199Y

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,832 mi
Last recorded84,832 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAD 199Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 84,832 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 84,784 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 84,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 84,650 miles

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

various suspension/exhaust components slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2020 84,649 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

various suspension/exhaust components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 84,540 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,573 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,112 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 82,874 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres slightly deteriorated,

Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,392 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,970 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,109 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,481 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 64,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,684 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 62,954 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 59,847 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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BAD 199Y is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 BAD 199Y, 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 BAD 199Y registered?

BAD 199Y is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is BAD 199Y safe to buy?

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