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EX02 OLB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,476 mi
Last recorded76,476 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 OLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 76,476 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 73,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 72,455 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 71,341 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 71,334 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced offside (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front tyre inner and outer sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 68,903 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 67,708 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in O/S lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 66,898 miles

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,029 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 9 Aug 2016 66,007 miles

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

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,953 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 63,798 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,020 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,127 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 56,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,680 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

rear tyres low

Fail 23 Aug 2012 49,680 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,251 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,365 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,976 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,063 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,339 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 21,214 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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EX02 OLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EX02 OLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX02 OLB registered?

EX02 OLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is EX02 OLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 OLB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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