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BG52 PJV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,461 mi
Last recorded110,461 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 PJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 110,461 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 107,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 105,970 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre exhaust joint corroded + rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 102,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY SLIGHT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY SLIGHT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

SURFACE CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE

Fail 5 Oct 2018 102,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY SLIGHT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY SLIGHT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

SURFACE CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE

Pass 30 Sep 2017 96,167 miles

Nearside Front alloy distorted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,841 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 66,607 miles

CONDENSATION N/S/F HEADLAMP

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT INDICATORS GOING WHITE LIGHT

GEARBOX LEAKING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION JOINTS FREE PLAY (BOTH SIDES).

N/S/F ALLOY DISTORTED

Pass 27 Sep 2014 66,607 miles

CONDENSATION N/S/F HEADLAMP

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT INDICATORS GOING WHITE LIGHT

GEARBOX LEAKING

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION JOINTS FREE PLAY (BOTH SIDES).

N/S/F ALLOY DISTORTED

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,404 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 55,380 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 47,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 47,389 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,947 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2011 43,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,486 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 40,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,045 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,217 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 25,112 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,137 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 19,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 14,553 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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BG52 PJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG52 PJV, 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 BG52 PJV registered?

BG52 PJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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