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SB02 ZDH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,901 mi
Last recorded139,901 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 ZDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 139,901 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 139,567 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 138,880 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 138,360 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 138,357 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 134,949 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 128,455 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 128,455 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded lower front pipe at bulkhead connector (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded two main floor pipes behind front connector (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 120,735 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 120,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BONNET STRUT INOPERATIVE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DOWN TO MINIMUM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

Pass 23 Jan 2014 115,715 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnt ram weak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 115,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnt ram weak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 108,140 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)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 108,139 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR MOUNTED BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AFTER CONNECTOR

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 98,144 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS SMALL CHIP ON OFFSIDE

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 98,144 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS SMALL CHIP ON OFFSIDE

FRONT WIPERS POOR

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY WORN ON INNER TREAD AND DOWN TO 1.6MM

Pass 6 Jan 2011 92,047 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 86,372 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 86,371 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 75,902 miles

Front exhaust steady bracket(at gearbox) heavily corroded.

Unable to see front metal brakepipes due to protective covering.

Unable to see part of rear metal brake pipe above rear axle.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,088 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 39,171 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 22,828 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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SB02 ZDH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SB02 ZDH, 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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SB02 ZDH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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