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PG02 XMB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

72,224 mi
Last recorded72,224 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 XMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,224 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And Rear Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Scratched inner wall (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension component Surface Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 62,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Scratched inner wall (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Under Body corrosion not seriously weaken .

Pass 21 Jun 2022 55,981 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 54,808 miles

Central centre propshaft mount wearing

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

Nearside Front brake caliper corroded

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 54,808 miles

Central centre propshaft mount wearing

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

Nearside Front brake caliper corroded

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working rear sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake caliper corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 54,553 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 54,553 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,432 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,238 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 54,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,988 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 53,988 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,527 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,977 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,569 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 52,569 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,370 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 51,370 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 11 Jun 2012 50,506 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 50,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,003 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,247 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,162 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,274 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,527 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 41,678 miles

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2005 38,024 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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PG02 XMB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 PG02 XMB, 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 PG02 XMB registered?

PG02 XMB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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