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BV02 TSU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,606 mi
Last recorded121,606 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 TSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 121,606 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 117,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To read suspension to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To read suspension to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 112,042 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 108,089 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 103,925 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 99,277 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 94,496 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,027 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,218 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 85,220 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,014 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 73,080 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 66,746 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,026 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,346 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 48,274 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 48,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 42,398 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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BV02 TSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BV02 TSU, 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 BV02 TSU registered?

BV02 TSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is BV02 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 TSU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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