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J16 MFD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,990 mi
Last recorded163,990 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 MFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 163,990 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 156,350 miles

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

Nearside front tyre split on the inside edge

Nearside rear view mirror damaged

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 30 Jan 2018 156,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre split on the inside edge

Nearside rear view mirror damaged

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 9 Feb 2017 153,744 miles

Both headlamps have condensation

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust system corroded and has a minor blow

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 147,985 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 14 Feb 2015 135,920 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 127,705 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust bracket/hanger corroded x 2

Pass 8 Feb 2013 116,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 100,164 miles

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

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

Passenger side mirror outer plastic casing damaged.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 88,201 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 88,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 85,413 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2009 78,292 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 78,292 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 71,712 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 63,014 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 63,013 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 50,200 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 50,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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J16 MFD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 J16 MFD, 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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J16 MFD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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