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FC02 DXY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,148 mi
Last recorded155,148 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 DXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 155,148 miles

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

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

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

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

silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 137,205 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 137,202 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 117,755 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 99,782 miles

Both front outer wheelarches have bubbles of corrosion

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 89,048 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 89,037 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 78,869 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 78,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front 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 23 Apr 2010 67,702 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine managment light on

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,558 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 54,367 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 46,886 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 46,749 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 34,138 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 34,112 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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FC02 DXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FC02 DXY, 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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FC02 DXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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