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RE02 CFF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,847 mi
Last recorded126,847 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 CFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 126,847 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 116,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

side skirts on sills

Pass 27 Apr 2020 115,827 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 113,623 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 188,883 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 105,979 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 104,705 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2016 104,691 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,512 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 104,265 miles

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)

centre rear exhaust box corroding.

nearside/offside rear tyre treads wearing low.

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs not affecting performance at time of test.

Fail 5 Feb 2014 104,265 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

centre rear exhaust box corroding.

nearside/offside rear tyre treads wearing low.

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs not affecting performance at time of test.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,996 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 96,640 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 91,231 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 84,698 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 84,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 83,344 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 74,683 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 70,687 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 55,398 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 55,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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RE02 CFF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RE02 CFF, 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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RE02 CFF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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