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R300 UBR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 UBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2023

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S AND O/S FRONT INNER WINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 140,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted change next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted change next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 140,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted change next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted change next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 138,087 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 138,087 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 137,731 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 135,838 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2019 135,838 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Central Rear exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose has been taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to the limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 134,512 miles

Central middle exhaust hanger missing but still supported

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine M.I.L lamp is indicating a fault

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 134,512 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central middle exhaust hanger missing but still supported

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 132,307 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2017 132,306 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main brake pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Braking system leaking n/s front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 130,304 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear nearside rear Tyre cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low 225/45/17

both auxiliary belts perished

engine covers fitted under car also sill covers

Fail 18 Jan 2016 130,304 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear nearside rear Tyre cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low 225/45/17

both auxiliary belts perished

both front track rod end boots slightly perished

engine covers fitted under car also sill covers

slight play in front steering box arm

Pass 12 Jan 2015 126,830 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Jan 2014 120,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 114,563 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 114,563 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r has two sidelights only one is illuminated

Pass 30 Sep 2011 105,449 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 95,215 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,972 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,282 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 54,287 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 38,077 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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R300 UBR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R300 UBR, 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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R300 UBR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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