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HD51 AOT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,265 mi
Last recorded76,265 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 AOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,265 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 72,700 miles

Under tray fitted obstruct view

Fail 6 Dec 2017 72,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,019 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 61,517 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,800 miles

All four tyres worn down to 3mm of usable tread.

Both front tyres perished and cracked in tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 52,648 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 52,648 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 45,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,939 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,194 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 39,100 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,227 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 32,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH

Pass 6 Jan 2009 20,005 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 19,718 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 19,718 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,627 miles

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

some water damage rear number plate

Pass 12 Apr 2006 15,455 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 14,438 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HD51 AOT 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 65%.

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 HD51 AOT, 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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HD51 AOT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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