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PF02 UEK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,376 mi
Last recorded145,376 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 UEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 145,376 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 145,376 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 142,184 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 138,297 miles

prop shaft center bearing play

Fail 17 Nov 2016 138,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

prop shaft center bearing play

Pass 27 Nov 2015 135,142 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 129,643 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 121,961 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 115,173 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 112,835 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 102,284 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 74,289 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,440 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 53,440 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,012 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2007 44,274 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 36,854 miles

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

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

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 UEK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PF02 UEK, 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 UEK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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