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2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,341 mi
Last recorded97,341 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC51 CFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 97,341 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 93,783 miles

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

Nearside sill cover damaged but still secure

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 93,767 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Does not illuminate (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and blue lettering (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and green lettering (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside sill cover damaged but still secure

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,366 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2019 81,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,180 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 77,180 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 67,520 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 67,520 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 59,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,798 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil low

offside front wing & bumper slight damage

Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,976 miles

advise both front and near side rear wheel rims outter damaged

advise both rear amber indicator bulbs fading

advise both rear coil springs corroding

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise near side door mirror indicator lense damaged

advise rear number plate deteriorated

advise steering noisey off side [squeaks but not faulty]

Fail 10 Feb 2012 50,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise both front and near side rear wheel rims outter damaged

advise both rear amber indicator bulbs fading

advise both rear coil springs corroding

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise near side door mirror indicator lense damaged

advise rear number plate deteriorated

advise some movement in near side front lower ball joint

advise steering noisey off side [squeaks but not faulty]

Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,362 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,706 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,140 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 36,021 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 28 Feb 2007 32,071 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,673 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 26,622 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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HC51 CFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HC51 CFU, 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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HC51 CFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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