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K5 SFA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,952 mi
Last recorded147,952 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 SFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 147,952 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise from engine

Fail 21 Nov 2018 147,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise from engine

Pass 17 Nov 2017 141,006 miles

Centre exhaust system corroded

Drivers door check strap snapped

Engine management light on

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 141,006 miles

Centre exhaust system corroded

Drivers door check strap snapped

Engine management light on

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 135,823 miles

Central EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 19 Nov 2015 129,798 miles

Rear section of exhaust has slight deterioration

Fail 14 Nov 2015 129,798 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear section of exhaust has slight deterioration

slight engine missfire

Pass 25 Oct 2014 128,308 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 125,430 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 121,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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Pass 15 Dec 2011 121,679 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,977 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,465 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 39,465 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 36,783 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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K5 SFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K5 SFA, 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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K5 SFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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