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HF02 VPY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,318 mi
Last recorded110,318 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 VPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 110,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 108,225 miles

Rear Brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2020 104,593 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 7 Dec 2020 104,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low been accident damaged (4.1.2 (a))

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 30 May 2019 93,387 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 93,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 86,131 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,959 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,056 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,243 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

cut in o/s/f tyre

water ingress in o/s headlamp

Pass 22 Mar 2014 58,492 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 53,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,753 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 48,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,345 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 43,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,529 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,171 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,699 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,051 miles

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

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 22,051 miles

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

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

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 5 Apr 2006 16,079 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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HF02 VPY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HF02 VPY, 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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What year was HF02 VPY registered?

HF02 VPY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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