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FL02 WVH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,117 mi
Last recorded116,117 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 WVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 116,117 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 111,062 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,686 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 96,237 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 91,965 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 88,110 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 82,548 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 82,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 78,163 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,301 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 73,286 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,837 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 29 Jan 2010 61,906 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 55,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine under tray fitted unable to test all iteams

slight play in steering box

Fail 8 May 2008 55,063 miles

Offside 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine under tray fitted unable to test all iteams

slight play in steering box

Fail 16 Apr 2007 49,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 49,588 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 43,077 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

jacking point missing

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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FL02 WVH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL02 WVH, 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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FL02 WVH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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