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N1 PLY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,633 mi
Last recorded37,633 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 PLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 37,633 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 37,633 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 37,366 miles

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

advise rear tyres getting low

Fail 5 Apr 2019 37,366 miles

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

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

advise rear tyres getting low

Pass 16 Aug 2017 37,156 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)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 37,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

advise offside front tyre getting low outer and inner edges

advise offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2016 36,703 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)

advise front tyres low on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,498 miles

Oil leak

advise front tyres low outer edges

Pass 9 Jul 2014 36,197 miles

Oil leak

advise front tyres getting low

advise rear tyres cracking

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 36,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

advise front tyres getting low

advise rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,871 miles

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

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

advise front tyres getting low on outer edges

Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,427 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 35,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise front tyres low on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,208 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2011 34,208 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,821 miles

bonnett catch internal broken

Fail 5 Jul 2010 33,821 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnett catch internal broken

Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,870 miles

front tyre worn on outer edges & starting to split

Pass 25 Jun 2008 32,512 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,838 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,278 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 24,262 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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N1 PLY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N1 PLY, 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 N1 PLY registered?

N1 PLY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is N1 PLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 PLY shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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