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BF02 HWJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,308 mi
Last recorded124,308 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 HWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 124,308 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various components under vehicle heavily corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Oct 2022 124,044 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 119,852 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 116,030 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 116,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 100,261 miles

Engine under trays fitted restricting view

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion emerging on under side of vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2018 94,888 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front Tyre slightly wearing on inner edges

both front headlamps has some condensat

engine under trays fitted

offside front washer need some attention

surface corrosion emerging on under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2016 88,043 miles

exhaust heat shields lose

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

under side of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2016 88,041 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shields lose

under side of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside steering arm dust cover split

Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting on nearside rear metal brake pipe adjoining flexi hose

offside front brake disc scored and deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2012 48,090 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 38,085 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,400 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,962 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,130 miles

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

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 11 Mar 2008 21,700 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,853 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 9,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres outer side walls just starting to perish / crack .

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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BF02 HWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF02 HWJ, 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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BF02 HWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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