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FB02 OBU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

93,250 mi
Last recorded93,250 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 OBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 93,250 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 93,250 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 93,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,694 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 88,887 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 85,867 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 78,082 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 74,531 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 73,659 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 72,648 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,760 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 69,502 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,532 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,123 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,821 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 61,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,368 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 54,425 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,981 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 52,599 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 42,511 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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FB02 OBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FB02 OBU, 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 FB02 OBU registered?

FB02 OBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FB02 OBU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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