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BG02 VFC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

192,869 mi
Last recorded192,869 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 192,869 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 185,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 176,647 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 166,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 166,860 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 149,419 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 140,412 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 127,217 miles

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 Jul 2008 112,605 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 105,959 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 101,031 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 86,708 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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BG02 VFC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BG02 VFC, 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 BG02 VFC registered?

BG02 VFC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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The MOT history for BG02 VFC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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