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BXI 6872

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,587 mi
Last recorded48,587 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXI 6872
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 48,587 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,974 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 44,819 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 43,881 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,541 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 36,021 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2010 32,956 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 29,346 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2009 29,346 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 22,130 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 16,508 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 10,037 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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BXI 6872 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BXI 6872, 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 BXI 6872 registered?

BXI 6872 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BXI 6872 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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