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BF02 NEY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

120,897 mi
Last recorded120,897 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 NEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 120,897 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

plastic trims obscuring outer sills

Fail 19 Jun 2019 120,887 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

plastic trims obscuring outer sills

Pass 29 Jun 2018 118,567 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 118,251 miles

Main beam flash not working

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 115,177 miles

Main drivebelt is perishing.

Possible coolant leak around the back of the engine.

Rear brake pads are worn low.

Slight oil leaks.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 111,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deep cut and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn and nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 106,919 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 22 Oct 2013 100,315 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 97,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2012 89,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 77,663 miles

rear outer brake pads worn/unable to see inner ones clearly

Pass 24 Apr 2010 66,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 58,019 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,270 miles

offside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,807 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,127 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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BF02 NEY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NEY, 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 NEY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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