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P555 PDH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,947 mi
Last recorded83,947 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 PDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 83,947 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub-frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all exhaust flanges in poor condition

fog lamp switch worn

Fail 10 May 2024 83,947 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub-frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all exhaust flanges in poor condition

fog lamp switch worn

Pass 4 May 2023 83,528 miles

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

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))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system deteriorated flanges corroded thin

Fail 4 May 2023 83,528 miles

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

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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system deteriorated flanges corroded thin

Fail 20 Apr 2023 83,527 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system deteriorated flanges corroded thin

Pass 5 Apr 2022 83,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

subframes, suspension components and floor pans corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2022 83,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

subframes, suspension components and floor pans corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 82,829 miles

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

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

both headlamps , lenses faded

exhaust flanges and studs very rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2020 82,148 miles

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

exhaust middle flanges and bolts very rusty and middle box outer skin very rusty

slight play and knock in steering

Pass 3 Apr 2019 81,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust expansion box rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,736 miles

Offside water in headlamp

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,608 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and rusty (2.7.3)

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

rear section of exhaust rusty

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust middle section rusty

noise from engine posably belt / pulleys

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,826 miles

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

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

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

exhaust silencer box rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs faces rusty

exhaust expansion box outer skin very rusty

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 16 Apr 2013 72,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust expansion box very rusty

nearside washer jet not working

rear nearside tyre 3 mm tread

Fail 8 Apr 2013 72,828 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust expansion box very rusty

nearside washer jet not working

rear nearside tyre 3 mm tread

Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,029 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,746 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,265 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 50,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 42,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,517 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 25,505 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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P555 PDH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P555 PDH, 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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P555 PDH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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