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FP02 XKL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,794 mi
Last recorded146,794 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 XKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 146,794 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2021 132,177 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 130,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2019 120,379 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 111,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 101,764 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 91,987 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,467 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,931 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 77,903 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 77,903 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,891 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 73,454 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 62,501 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 62,501 miles

Front Rear wheel steering leaking hydraulic fluid (2.2.B.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 56,540 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 44,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 35,105 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 30,485 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 24,924 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE TREAD WORN LOW

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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FP02 XKL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP02 XKL, 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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FP02 XKL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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