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FA51 XKD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,151 mi
Last recorded139,151 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 139,151 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 139,134 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 134,210 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 134,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 125,407 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 124,708 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 26 Apr 2016 120,239 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

light underside corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 118,010 miles

Advise corrosion formingt on all wheel arches Advise N/SF fog lamp lense damaged Advise metal brake pipes have been greased

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 118,010 miles

Advise corrosion formingt on all wheel arches Advise N/SF fog lamp lense damaged Advise metal brake pipes have been greased

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 111,572 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 98,338 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 98,338 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 83,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 83,552 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,063 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 70,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,683 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 34,888 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,888 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 23,323 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 23,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 20,168 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 Rear 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 XKD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XKD, 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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FA51 XKD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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