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LO02 ZFF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,001 mi
Last recorded169,001 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 ZFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 169,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side front & both side rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both side brake pipe, both side wheel arch, both side sills, some suspension components corroded front to rear

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2023 169,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side front & both side rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both side brake pipe, both side wheel arch, both side sills, some suspension components corroded front to rear

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2022 166,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDERSEALED AND CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDERSEALED AND CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

STEERING DAMPER MIST OF OIL

Fail 13 Dec 2022 166,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDERSEALED AND CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDERSEALED AND CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

STEERING DAMPER MIST OF OIL

Pass 28 Aug 2021 164,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

STEERING DAMPER SLIGHT MIST OF OIL

Fail 19 Aug 2021 164,008 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

STEERING DAMPER SLIGHT MIST OF OIL

Pass 30 Jul 2020 159,833 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

STEERING DAMPER SLIGHT MIST OF OIL

Pass 24 Jul 2019 157,056 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

STEERING DAMPER SLIGHT MIST OF OIL

Pass 21 Aug 2018 154,051 miles

Front TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

STEERING DAMPER SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Pass 21 Aug 2017 151,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 149,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 149,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 146,274 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 140,618 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 127,945 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 127,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 112,574 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 99,454 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 99,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 84,915 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 72,591 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge n/s/f inner wheel arch inspection panel missing slight damage to under tray

Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,246 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,515 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 21,109 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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LO02 ZFF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LO02 ZFF, 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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LO02 ZFF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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