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OU02 HCJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,422 mi
Last recorded98,422 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 HCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 98,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 98,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 96,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 93,027 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 92,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 87,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 87,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 82,796 miles

2 x front tyre wearing on inner edges.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Full length to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,806 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 74,109 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp unit

Exhaust mid-section corroded but not leaking

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,263 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlamp has condensation in it

Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,221 miles

nearside headlamp condensated

Pass 3 Dec 2012 60,155 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 60,060 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 56,074 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 51,643 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,450 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,920 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,875 miles

all tyres on or near limit

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Apr 2007 36,198 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,076 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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OU02 HCJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OU02 HCJ, 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 OU02 HCJ registered?

OU02 HCJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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