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PF02 XJV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,124 mi
Last recorded160,124 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 160,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 155,491 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroding

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 May 2019 146,733 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))

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 May 2019 146,733 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back towards rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back towards rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2018 142,100 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))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2017 137,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 130,599 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 130,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 123,821 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2015 123,821 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

centre to rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2014 116,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 116,132 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 109,291 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 92,336 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 70,271 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 57,190 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 43,254 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 21,152 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

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

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