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EC 53

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,058 mi
Last recorded15,058 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC 53
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 15,058 miles

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

factory covers and trays fitted

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Jul 2018 15,045 miles

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

factory covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 15,023 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 14,895 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 14,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 14,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 14,622 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 14,585 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,583 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 14,540 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,350 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,602 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,143 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 12,186 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 12,186 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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EC 53 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EC 53, 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 EC 53 registered?

EC 53 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is EC 53 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC 53 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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