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E2 BPC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,720 mi
Last recorded87,720 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 BPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 87,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 87,171 miles

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded Trailing from the tank toward the front of the vehicle. ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Suspected sticking caliper. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Trailing across the rear axle, beginning to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2022 87,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on the lens. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on the lens. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded Trailing from the tank toward the front of the vehicle. ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Suspected sticking caliper. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Trailing across the rear axle, beginning to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 86,733 miles

surface rust all over under vehicle

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 85,298 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 85,298 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 79,133 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 79,133 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 76,625 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,629 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,560 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 69,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,914 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 62,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 62,477 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,971 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,519 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,237 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,418 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,882 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,328 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 31,705 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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E2 BPC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E2 BPC, 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 E2 BPC registered?

E2 BPC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is E2 BPC safe to buy?

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