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MV02 CXY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,241 mi
Last recorded136,241 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 CXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2024 136,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

All four brake disc metal dust guards are corroded & tatty .

All front suspension parts are corroded but not excessive

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade slightly torn

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

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle limiting inspection of some area's .

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded & tatty .

Underbody of vehile body + components are corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 136,057 miles

All four brake disc metal dust guards are corroded & tatty .

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

Front suspension parts are corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit 1.8mm change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle limiting inspection of some area's .

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded & tatty .

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks outing casing corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 131,951 miles

All four brake disc metal dust guards are corroded & tatty .

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

Front suspension parts are corroded but not excessive

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle limiting inspection of some area's .

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded & tatty .

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks outing casing corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 131,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

All four brake disc metal dust guards are corroded & tatty .

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

Front suspension parts are corroded but not excessive

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle limiting inspection of some area's .

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded & tatty .

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks outing casing corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 130,532 miles

All four brake disc metal dust guards are corroded & tatty .

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses fitted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle limiting inspection of some area's .

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded & tatty .

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks outing casing corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 130,526 miles

Steering linkage modification unsafe Excessive play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

All four brake disc metal dust guards are corroded & tatty .

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses fitted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle limiting inspection of some area's .

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded & tatty .

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks outing casing corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 130,310 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 130,304 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides on front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 130,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides on front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine malfunction light on

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 128,264 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 124,127 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 124,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at time of test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 120,202 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 120,202 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 103,879 miles

unable to see bottom of rear springs due to cup type wishbones

Pass 7 Nov 2012 88,859 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 84,575 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front screen has chip less than 10mm in zone b

fuel cap seal is starting to perish

Fail 26 Aug 2011 84,494 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front screen has chip less than 10mm in zone b

fuel cap seal is starting to perish

Pass 26 Aug 2010 77,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 77,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,435 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 43,777 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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MV02 CXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MV02 CXY, 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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MV02 CXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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