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FJ02 VAE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,684 mi
Last recorded67,684 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 VAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 67,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 67,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 64,740 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 62,135 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 60,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 54,464 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 54,170 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 54,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,866 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 12 Jul 2016 53,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,566 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 53,055 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 53,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,662 miles

NSF OSF TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,387 miles

NSF OSF TYERS WORN ON INSIDE

Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,930 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,725 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,150 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 31,150 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,420 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 8 Feb 2008 28,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,297 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,176 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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FJ02 VAE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FJ02 VAE, 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 FJ02 VAE registered?

FJ02 VAE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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