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BG02 VGK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,470 mi
Last recorded95,470 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 95,470 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front plastic imitation (boy racer) caliper cover coming detached from original caliper

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,846 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 82,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front sidewall starting to split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 75,660 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,660 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,648 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,480 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 55,179 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 54,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 54,602 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 52,882 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,311 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,983 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 50,983 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,120 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 45,007 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 42,496 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 VGK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 BG02 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

BG02 VGK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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