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CA02 UYV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,152 mi
Last recorded78,152 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 UYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 78,152 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 78,126 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

undertray(s) fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2021 77,110 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 76,112 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 76,107 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 75,087 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear fexi brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front track rod end has pin hole but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fexi brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,337 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 63,851 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,014 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,998 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,970 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,652 miles

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

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

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

visor removed

Fail 23 Jul 2013 49,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 43,791 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 43,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,830 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,771 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,977 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,537 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,709 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 11,206 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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CA02 UYV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CA02 UYV, 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 CA02 UYV registered?

CA02 UYV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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