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FC02 HSX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,713 mi
Last recorded102,713 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 HSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 102,713 miles

slight oil leak on engine.

steering damper has play in.

Fail 16 Mar 2020 102,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

steering damper has play in.

slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 98,173 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 96,114 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

center rear exhaust box deteriorated

corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 18 Feb 2017 92,057 miles

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

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

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2016 88,935 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 85,300 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,924 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 76,028 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 70,613 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 65,770 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 65,770 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 59,925 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 59,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,736 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,048 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 38,100 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,587 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 30,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HSX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HSX, 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 HSX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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