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SCZ 1707

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,171 mi
Last recorded91,171 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 1707
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 91,171 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 90,625 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 90,257 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all suspension components corroded

both rear back plates corroded

offside rear tyre wear

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,911 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake dust covers corroded

body/suspension corrosion

brake hose condition

engine cover/undertray/sill covers

exhaust condition/security

handbrake efficiency on minimum

Fail 4 Jul 2018 89,906 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake dust covers corroded

body/suspension corrosion

brake hose condition

engine cover/undertray/sill covers

exhaust condition/security

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,177 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease

condensation in offside headlamp

engine cover and under trays fitted

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 4 May 2015 87,218 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 86,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in grease

condensation in offside headlight

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 82,825 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension components corroded - not excessive

front exhaust mount corroded

general corrosion underside - not excessive

offside rear tyre cut - not down to cords

Fail 23 May 2013 82,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension components corroded - not excessive

front exhaust mount corroded

general corrosion underside - not excessive

offside rear tyre cut - not down to cords

Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 74,247 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing edges

brake discs slight corroded

exhaust mid deteriorated

nsr tyre worn edge

Fail 11 Feb 2009 71,043 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres low edges adv

engine manegment light on

exhaust mid deteriorated

front discs slight corroded

nsr tyre edge worn

Pass 16 Aug 2007 62,580 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 48,004 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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SCZ 1707 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SCZ 1707, 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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SCZ 1707 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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