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CS02 JUL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,858 mi
Last recorded99,858 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS02 JUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 99,858 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Caliper retaining clip loose

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 99,803 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides Front (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Caliper retaining clip loose

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 96,878 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 96,855 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 92,796 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 92,740 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 89,684 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 87,105 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 82,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 82,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 73,846 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps codensation (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 73,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps codensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2017 66,366 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2016 58,798 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 53,214 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 51,874 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 49,642 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,594 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 41,931 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,644 miles

main beam tell tail light not working

nearside rear tyre wearing low and perished

Fail 15 Apr 2011 39,644 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

main beam tell tail light not working

nearside rear tyre wearing low and perished

Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,264 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 34,194 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 12 Apr 2008 32,157 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,301 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,747 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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CS02 JUL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CS02 JUL, 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 CS02 JUL registered?

CS02 JUL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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