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MF02 DWL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,435 mi
Last recorded141,435 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 DWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 141,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2020 141,435 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear stabilizer/strengthening bar loose(one bolt missing)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 136,684 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded not leaking or excessive ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion on outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play not excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play not excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion on outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but not insecure or causing sharp edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 12 Mar 2019 136,675 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted to halogen lamps both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded not leaking or excessive ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion on outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play not excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play not excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion on outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but not insecure or causing sharp edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Mar 2018 130,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 121,627 miles

both front ball joints slight lift

Pass 24 Dec 2015 118,189 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 118,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 105,628 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 96,352 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 89,059 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 89,059 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)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 82,196 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 74,076 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 67,967 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 58,120 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,575 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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MF02 DWL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MF02 DWL, 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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MF02 DWL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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