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SF02 PDJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,900 mi
Last recorded52,900 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 PDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 52,900 miles

Central Rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 17 Aug 2020 52,899 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2019 52,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front front fog light not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

lots if corrosion on underside of car

Fail 7 Sep 2019 52,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded at nsf flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corrroded at nsr flexi front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded at osf flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corrroded at osr flexi front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front front fog light not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

lots if corrosion on underside of car

Pass 6 Sep 2018 52,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front suspensions arms corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

offside front fog lamp not working

rear suspension arms corroded

stickers on windscreen. not seriously affecting view

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2018 52,410 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front suspensions arms corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

offside front fog lamp not working

rear suspension arms corroded

stickers on windscreen. not seriously affecting view

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2017 52,049 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 9 Sep 2017 52,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 51,482 miles

bonnet stay not holding

Pass 29 Aug 2015 50,822 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracked and perished 08 dot code

Rear both rear tyres 08 dot code

bonnet stay does not support bonnet

Fail 29 Aug 2015 50,822 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracked and perished 08 dot code

Rear both rear tyres 08 dot code

bonnet stay does not support bonnet

Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,236 miles

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

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

advise centre and rear sections of exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,649 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,119 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,125 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 45,125 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,761 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,196 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,082 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,823 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,666 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,966 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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SF02 PDJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SF02 PDJ, 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 SF02 PDJ registered?

SF02 PDJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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