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C5 CHA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

55,256 mi
Last recorded55,256 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 CHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 55,256 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 55,177 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 55,177 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 55,131 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 53,869 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 53,115 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 52,496 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 51,551 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,579 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,900 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,823 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,818 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,686 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,446 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,471 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,249 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 32,878 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,923 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,918 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,191 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 12,389 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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C5 CHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 C5 CHA, 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 C5 CHA registered?

C5 CHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is C5 CHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 CHA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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