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EX02 ORL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,179 mi
Last recorded150,179 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 150,179 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2023 150,179 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2022 141,819 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2021 138,122 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively center (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 138,122 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively center (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 132,864 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 129,988 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 129,981 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 123,564 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on the inner edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre/rear exhaust section has some corrosion/deterioartion

engine tray fitted

front sub frame has some surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2018 123,564 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on the inner edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre/rear exhaust section has some corrosion/deterioartion

engine tray fitted

front sub frame has some surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 114,236 miles

Central exhaust section has some deterioration

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine tray fitted

front subframe/crossmember has some surface corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn/wearing on the inner edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2017 114,236 miles

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

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

Central exhaust section has some deterioration

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine tray fitted

front subframe/crossmember has some surface corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn/wearing on the inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 108,230 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipes have some corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2016 108,230 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriated

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipes have some corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 104,253 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 104,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 97,187 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 97,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 88,828 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)

exhaust system deteriorated / corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,316 miles

rear springs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 85,316 miles

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

rear springs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,352 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 75,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear anti-roll bar heavily corroded above subframe

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,437 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 60,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 60,789 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 55,579 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,277 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 ORL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EX02 ORL, 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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EX02 ORL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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