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P40 ARH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,892 mi
Last recorded80,892 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 ARH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 80,892 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 80,892 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 80,029 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 78,397 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 78,397 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 75,345 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,645 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,676 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,856 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 67,203 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,828 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 63,189 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,696 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 52,928 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 43,309 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,339 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 34,007 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 30,937 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,937 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,630 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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P40 ARH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P40 ARH, 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 P40 ARH registered?

P40 ARH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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