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PF02 KLU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,024 mi
Last recorded132,024 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 KLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 132,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 131,041 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 130,998 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 129,532 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering box

Fail 7 Dec 2016 129,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering box

Pass 5 Nov 2015 127,844 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 127,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 126,702 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded at brakets and silencers

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades smear slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2015 126,702 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded at brakets and silencers

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2013 123,793 miles

OSF track rod knuckle joint rubber distorted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

mid exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2013 123,793 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF track rod knuckle joint rubber distorted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

mid exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2012 122,269 miles

All 4 tyres cracking but no cords showing

N/S/R tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2011 120,781 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 120,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 117,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 117,039 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 107,753 miles

small chip in screen

Fail 2 Feb 2009 107,752 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

earth strap broken on gearbox

front exhaust mounts deteriorated

small chip in screen

Pass 7 Feb 2008 98,094 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 91,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 85,205 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 85,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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PF02 KLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 PF02 KLU, 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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PF02 KLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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