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ME02 TBO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,370 mi
Last recorded37,370 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 TBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 37,370 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 37,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 33,935 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 33,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 30,111 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 30,111 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,003 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES 205/55/16

Pass 15 Apr 2015 22,478 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2013 16,011 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 16,011 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front outer tyre wall has lots of cuts.

Offside front tyre worn unevenly slightly bald on inner edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2011 12,084 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 9,193 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 7,180 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 6,694 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 5,912 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 4,926 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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ME02 TBO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ME02 TBO, 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 ME02 TBO registered?

ME02 TBO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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