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FA51 BZK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,062 mi
Last recorded78,062 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 BZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 78,062 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 78,062 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,671 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 66,945 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 66,945 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,348 miles

Engine management light stays on indicating a fault

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 63,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine management light stays on indicating a fault

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,070 miles

EML On

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,422 miles

Engine Malfunction Light indicates a fault

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 52,836 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,038 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,899 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,089 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,892 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 42,108 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 42,108 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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FA51 BZK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FA51 BZK, 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 FA51 BZK registered?

FA51 BZK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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