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MH02 ELJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,861 mi
Last recorded84,861 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 ELJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 84,861 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 84,861 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 May 2024 84,852 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking near fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust back box external shield corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bot front side panels corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 81,055 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn / Perishing ----205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 81,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn / Perishing ----205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 77,855 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 73,528 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and under body covers fitted

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2021 73,527 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both side rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and under body covers fitted

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

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,856 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ heavy cracking and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Heavy cracking in tyre sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ very heavy cracking in tread no cords yet (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust mount partially adrift

Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,994 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2016 65,310 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on the outer tread

o/s/r tyre cracking on the outer tread

Fail 19 Aug 2016 65,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

n/s/r tyre cracking on the outer tread

o/s/r tyre cracking on the outer tread

Pass 18 Jul 2015 62,626 miles

Both rear tyres cracked (no ply or cords visible).

Exhaust middle box deteriorated (not leaking).

Propshaft cenre support deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 59,913 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,936 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,662 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 47,317 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2010 47,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,163 miles

front offside tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2008 34,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,381 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 25,825 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 25,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 23,774 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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MH02 ELJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MH02 ELJ, 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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MH02 ELJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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