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EY02 SFJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,523 mi
Last recorded135,523 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 SFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 135,523 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 135,342 miles

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 134,235 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 132,776 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 131,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 126,573 miles

engine earth strap broken

screen wash tank leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2015 118,899 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 110,212 miles

slight play in opsf wheel bearing

slight play in the steering idler arm bush

Fail 7 Dec 2014 110,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in opsf wheel bearing

slight play in the steering idler arm bush

Pass 12 Aug 2014 106,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 96,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 88,353 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 71,071 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 67,578 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,823 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 56,890 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 48,858 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 48,858 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 45,952 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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EY02 SFJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EY02 SFJ, 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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EY02 SFJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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