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FC02 FLD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,228 mi
Last recorded111,228 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 111,228 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 108,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 108,950 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 107,971 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 107,955 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 107,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears/rears. Close to excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 104,506 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 May 2016 104,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 104,280 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 104,280 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front wiper blades slightly worn

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 104,429 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 92,260 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 77,159 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,087 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 61,087 miles

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)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 44,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,746 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 17,336 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 FLD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FLD, 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 FLD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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