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HK02 VSA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,979 mi
Last recorded101,979 miles
Recorded on22 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 VSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2022 101,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 101,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2021 101,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2020 93,274 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2020 93,274 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2019 86,359 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 76,591 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 69,880 miles
Pass 22 May 2016 60,850 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 59,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,512 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 47,302 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,302 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,886 miles

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,676 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,712 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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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HK02 VSA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HK02 VSA, 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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HK02 VSA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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