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BV02 XVZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

97,528 mi
Last recorded97,528 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 XVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 97,528 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 95,579 miles

All body wings corroded

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 86,605 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 86,605 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working 245 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 70,312 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 56,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear very slight (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant level warning light on

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust bracket partially not attached

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,059 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,604 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,544 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,697 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,937 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,442 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,084 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,077 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,701 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,865 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,798 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 20,275 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 14,445 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 XVZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

BV02 XVZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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