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HW02 FTC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,137 mi
Last recorded57,137 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 FTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 57,137 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine Management light on pre 2003 no fail

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly long travel on pedal (1.2.1 (c))

all warning lights on at start of test but were off when started and drove out at end of test

water in front and rear lights

Fail 1 Mar 2024 57,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges both rear ABS sensors (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine Management light on pre 2003 no fail

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly long travel on pedal (1.2.1 (c))

all warning lights on at start of test but were off when started and drove out at end of test

water in front and rear lights

Pass 2 Dec 2022 56,922 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 56,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

middle exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2020 56,102 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 54,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 51,554 miles

Exhaust centre box slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,740 miles

Central silencer slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced has condensation inside glass (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 46,619 miles

middle main silencer corroded

track rod end dust covers perished

Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,844 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,580 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,820 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,747 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,165 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 41,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,412 miles

osf tyre badly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,904 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 35,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,040 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,327 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,033 miles

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

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

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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HW02 FTC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HW02 FTC, 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 HW02 FTC registered?

HW02 FTC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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The MOT history for HW02 FTC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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