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FA02 MZN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,249 mi
Last recorded73,249 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 MZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 73,249 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,465 miles

Exhaust Centre Silencer Deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2018 68,864 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,270 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 66,183 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe very slightly corroeded

brake pipe across and above diff very slight corrison

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have slight play in them

Fail 16 Mar 2017 66,179 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty when you try to operate comes off (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake pipe very slightly corroeded

brake pipe across and above diff very slight corrison

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have slight play in them

Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,869 miles

Centre Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

Engine Management Light On Indicating A Fault

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,649 miles

Centre Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

Engine Management Light On

Fail 17 Mar 2015 65,646 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

Engine Management Light On

Fail 14 Mar 2014 65,416 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,416 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,199 miles

Slight Corrosion On Exhaust Centre Silencer skin Deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,421 miles

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

Oil leak

steering damper weak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 62,478 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 59,730 miles

Nearside 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 Front 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 30 Mar 2009 46,381 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 44,795 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 39,612 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 34,205 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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FA02 MZN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FA02 MZN, 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 FA02 MZN registered?

FA02 MZN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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The MOT history for FA02 MZN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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