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OIG 1766

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,539 mi
Last recorded55,539 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 1766
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 55,539 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Excess corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch liner, not classed as structural

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 55,539 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Excess corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch liner, not classed as structural

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 55,529 miles

Both front to rear main feed brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear tyres heavily perished, cracks not deep enough to reach cords

Excess corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch liner, not classed as structural

Front to rear main feed fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch/end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal next to sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 55,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front to rear main feed brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear tyres heavily perished, cracks not deep enough to reach cords

Excess corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch liner, not classed as structural

Front to rear main feed fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,435 miles

All tyres slightly deteriorated

Both front to rear main feed brake pipes slightly corroded

Front to rear main feed fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 54,435 miles

All tyres slightly deteriorated

Both front to rear main feed brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front to rear main feed fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 54,206 miles

All tyres slightly deteriorated

Front to rear main feed brake pipes slightly corroded

Front to rear main feed fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 54,206 miles

All tyres slightly deteriorated

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front to rear main feed brake pipes slightly corroded

Front to rear main feed fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 54,046 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 53,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

slight cracking to all tyres in tread area

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,552 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 49,955 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 49,288 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,572 miles

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

front exhaust bracket split

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust bracket cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2013 47,510 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust bracket cracked

srs light is on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 45,845 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,053 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,721 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,944 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,289 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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OIG 1766 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OIG 1766, 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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OIG 1766 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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