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PL02 FPT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,033 mi
Last recorded64,033 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 FPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 64,033 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,593 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 63,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,434 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,208 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust box outer skin slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2012 55,808 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

middle exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,808 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

middle exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,164 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,218 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,425 miles

anything hanging from the drivers mirror is not allowed

Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,454 miles

both front brake discsslight corrosion & lipped

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

centre exhaust box corroded & repaired with exhaust paste

Fail 26 Jul 2007 41,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,237 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,244 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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PL02 FPT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL02 FPT, 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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PL02 FPT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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