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HXZ 8743

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,657 mi
Last recorded110,657 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXZ 8743
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 110,657 miles

all suspension slightly corroded

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 110,657 miles

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

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

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

all suspension slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 110,601 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 110,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to flexi pipe behind heat shield (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 22 Mar 2016 104,646 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

all suspension and steering componenets corroded

Fail 2 May 2015 98,915 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

exhaust corroding

Pass 2 May 2015 98,915 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,064 miles

Advise Both rear tyres worn low.

Advise Front Exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is still adequately supported.

Advise Rear exhaust box deteriorated but is not blowing.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 91,063 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Advise Both rear tyres worn low.

Advise Front Exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is still adequately supported.

Advise Rear exhaust box deteriorated but is not blowing.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,808 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 75,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,203 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,569 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,249 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,614 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,994 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,111 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 37,103 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 33,760 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 33,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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HXZ 8743 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HXZ 8743, 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 HXZ 8743 registered?

HXZ 8743 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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