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SC02 FRC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,011 mi
Last recorded100,011 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 FRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 100,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner steering arm has play

general surface rust

Fail 3 Dec 2019 100,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner steering arm has play

general surface rust

Pass 16 Jan 2019 95,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 95,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 93,789 miles

light corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,403 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing becoming noisy expected life span under one month.

Nearside wiper being washed by O/S jet

Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,905 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,206 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,190 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,190 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 72,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,201 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,333 miles

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

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

exhaust centre corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 57,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 50,205 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 43,299 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 43,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,668 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,757 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,854 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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SC02 FRC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SC02 FRC, 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 SC02 FRC registered?

SC02 FRC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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