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DE02 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

111,105 mi
Last recorded111,105 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 111,105 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 110,893 miles

Heavy Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 110,727 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Jan 2021 110,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2020 110,018 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small oil seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded A little corrosion on both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 107,906 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 107,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 103,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front tyres perished

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight rumble from rear wheels when rotated

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 103,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front tyres perished

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight rumble from rear wheels when rotated

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,319 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rumble from rear wheels when rotated

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2016 99,275 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rumble from rear wheels when rotated

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,514 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 92,514 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 86,903 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 81,336 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 81,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,606 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 78,606 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,498 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 78,316 miles

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

Signs of wear on n/s front tyre walls.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,316 miles

Signs of wear on n/s front tyre walls.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 75,790 miles

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

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

both front brake disks slightly warped

Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,699 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,797 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 63,825 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 58,219 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 51,035 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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DE02 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DE02 SLK, 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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DE02 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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