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PB02 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,959 mi
Last recorded134,959 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB02 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 134,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION INSIDE LAMP (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 128,656 miles

slight play in steering joints.

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (2.4.G.1)

both front and both rear outer wheel arches corroded.

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension components corroding.

side skirts fitted.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 128,656 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front inner wing and inner wheel arch corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (2.4.G.1)

both front and both rear outer wheel arches corroded.

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension components corroding.

side skirts fitted.

slight play in steering joints.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 121,244 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 124,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine misfire (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 110,544 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 110,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 99,839 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four wheel arches corroding.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rattle from front.

side skirts fitted to outer sill.

slight free play in front steering joints.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 99,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four wheel arches corroding.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rattle from front.

side skirts fitted to outer sill.

slight free play in front steering joints.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,679 miles

Both front exhaust hangers have broken off but system still supported.

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,619 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 84,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,856 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 77,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front wiper blade slightly split.

slight play in steering joints.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 73,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering joints.

slight splitting to o/s front wiper blade

Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,076 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 66,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 55,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,021 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 39,361 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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PB02 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PB02 SLK, 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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PB02 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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