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CH02 CDH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,122 mi
Last recorded81,122 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH02 CDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 81,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wing slightly corroded and covered over with tape

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 80,209 miles

Front shock absorbers and lower suspension arms corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch area. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside wing taped up.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both callipers. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers and suspension arms corroded.

oil leak.

surface corrosion to underside.

Fail 7 Mar 2023 80,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split replace. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working suspect wiper motor faulty. (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing holed and has jagged edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre badly perished 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorbers and lower suspension arms corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch area. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both callipers. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers and suspension arms corroded.

oil leak.

surface corrosion to underside.

Pass 2 Feb 2022 78,854 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear both rear arms covered in plastic unable to fully inspect.

locking system faulty.suspect pse.

Fail 27 Jan 2022 78,848 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear both rear arms covered in plastic unable to fully inspect.

locking system faulty.suspect pse.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,121 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 77,121 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 69,521 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2019 69,521 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2019 69,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 69,444 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

some parts of exhaust deteriorated. Not fully secured at front- clamp.

Pass 6 May 2017 69,366 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,825 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,572 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,595 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 59,514 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,179 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 56,175 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s main beam bulb in wrong

steering damper slighty damp

Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,685 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,330 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 45,458 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 42,961 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CH02 CDH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CH02 CDH, 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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CH02 CDH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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