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FT02 HVN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,308 mi
Last recorded95,308 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 HVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 95,308 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 93,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,573 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,754 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 87,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,198 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 78,748 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides have lift (2.4.G.2)

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

slight inner edge wear on front tyres

Fail 23 May 2016 78,748 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides have lift (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight inner edge wear on front tyres

Pass 21 May 2015 70,135 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 70,135 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 59,574 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 51,516 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 43,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 and nearside front tyres have deep split to the inner sidewalls

Fail 24 May 2012 43,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front tyres have deep split to the inner sidewalls

Pass 20 May 2011 34,111 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

front brake pads are getting low

front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 27 May 2010 23,831 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,048 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 15,686 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,324 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,408 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 9,459 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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FT02 HVN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FT02 HVN, 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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FT02 HVN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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