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SG02 OLU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,537 mi
Last recorded74,537 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 OLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 74,537 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 74,537 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake leakage (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both sides fronts to rears (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 72,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust slightly deteriated and front bracket broken, but is secure

front and rear suspension components rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2019 72,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust slightly deteriated and front bracket broken, but is secure

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2018 70,972 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both brake pipes front to rear starting to corrode

front exhaust bracket insecure but system still supported

steering damper leaking slightly

Fail 14 Sep 2018 70,972 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

both brake pipes front to rear starting to corrode

front exhaust bracket insecure but system still supported

steering damper leaking slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,346 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

exhaust front mounting bracket broken

Pass 10 Sep 2016 66,464 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front mounting bracket broken

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 61,833 miles

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

exhuarst deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2014 61,826 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

exhuarst deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,726 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 48,251 miles

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

advise exhaust corroded mountings corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 45,324 miles

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

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

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 39,887 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 39,887 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,292 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 29,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,825 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,989 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 24,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,237 miles

Nearside Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SG02 OLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SG02 OLU, 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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SG02 OLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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