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HF02 VSN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,023 mi
Last recorded90,023 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 VSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 90,023 miles

rear sub frame and front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 89,765 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 89,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 89,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 89,189 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 88,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,377 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 88,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,706 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,801 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,307 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2015 84,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,489 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2014 83,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2013 81,738 miles

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

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,738 miles

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,589 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,493 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust mount snapped due to corrosion but exhaust still supported

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 75,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust mount snapped due to corrosion but exhaust still supported

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 67,557 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,946 miles

Rear No Plate Slightly De-laminating

Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,605 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,455 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,308 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 VSN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VSN, 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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HF02 VSN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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