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FG02 EVJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,509 mi
Last recorded86,509 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 EVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 86,509 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 86,508 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and rubbing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 86,503 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 73,847 miles

Central silencer outer skin corroded

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 69,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 69,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 69,256 miles

Corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension components

Pass 11 Jul 2019 67,229 miles

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2019 67,229 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2018 65,080 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear inner (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

all wheel arches corroded

exhaust in poor condition

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,519 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 60,519 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,763 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear inner (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 57,763 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear inner (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 54,114 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)

Steering damper has slight misting of oil

Pass 8 May 2014 51,300 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 51,300 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box corroded

front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,946 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 41,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake discs slight worn and scored

engine warning lamp on

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,532 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 36,289 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 36,200 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,136 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,994 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 27,554 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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FG02 EVJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG02 EVJ, 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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FG02 EVJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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