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BT02 MPX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

234,527 mi
Last recorded234,527 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 MPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 234,527 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 220,510 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 207,147 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 207,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 192,851 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 192,851 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 181,561 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 181,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 May 2019 158,216 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 137,139 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 15 May 2017 126,717 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 121,194 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 120,410 miles

exhust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2013 116,973 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 116,949 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 103,799 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 103,765 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 103,765 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 100,424 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 86,859 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 84,388 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 84,388 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 81,279 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 76,898 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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BT02 MPX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BT02 MPX, 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 BT02 MPX registered?

BT02 MPX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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