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PF02 XHZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,058 mi
Last recorded123,058 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 XHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 123,058 miles

exhaust system corroding and front mtg corroded through

front headlights misting aim poor

general corrosion on all suspension

long handbrake

nsf indicator cover missing (works ok)

rear brake pipes corroding

vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2024 118,264 miles

General corrosion to all suspension

Handbrake travel high

Both front shocks soft

Both front wings corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside headlight has slight condensation

Pass 17 Apr 2023 114,844 miles

Wipers poor

Both front shocks soft

Both headlights faded

General corrosion to underside

Handbrake travel high

Rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 108,233 miles

Both headlights faded

General corrosion to underside and suspension

Nearside front tyre out of shape

Noisy around fanbelt area

Offside front tyre cracked on tread and worn on edges

Fail 21 Apr 2022 108,233 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlights faded

General corrosion to underside and suspension

Nearside front tyre out of shape

Noisy around fanbelt area

Offside front tyre cracked on tread and worn on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2021 104,031 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlight lenses misting aim poor

slight play in steering system

Fail 27 Apr 2021 104,031 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

headlight lenses misting aim poor

slight play in steering system

Pass 24 Apr 2020 101,392 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads worn

knock in steering column/box

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Apr 2019 95,532 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front brkt (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering system

Fail 11 Apr 2019 95,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front brkt (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering system

Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,727 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,526 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 76,910 miles

side skirts fitted

under body under sealed

Pass 28 May 2015 68,530 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,249 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 52,854 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 52,854 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,762 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,126 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 48,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 44,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,693 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,628 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,469 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 32,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,510 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,445 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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PF02 XHZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XHZ, 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 PF02 XHZ registered?

PF02 XHZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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