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BL02 HYM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,643 mi
Last recorded152,643 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 HYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 152,643 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 145,666 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

O/s rear side light far brighter than n/s

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in n/s steering track rod

Wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 15 Jun 2015 145,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

O/s rear side light far brighter than n/s

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in n/s steering track rod

Wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 19 Jun 2014 137,529 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

braket broken on front pipe

headlamp pattern fading

Pass 5 Jun 2013 123,867 miles

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

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

Middle section of exhaust corroding.

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 123,867 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Middle section of exhaust corroding.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 109,522 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 95,001 miles

Both front discs wearing.

Middle exhaust box corroding.

Offside front tyre tread wearing inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,079 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 67,930 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 53,930 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,577 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,356 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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BL02 HYM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL02 HYM, 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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BL02 HYM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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