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SK02 HKO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,203 mi
Last recorded79,203 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 HKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 79,203 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% both wheels locked (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached nearside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 78,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 77,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 73,762 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 73,762 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 69,077 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 67,083 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tatty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,555 miles

Exhaust mid box some corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall split no cord showing change ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall split no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 64,554 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mid box some corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall split no cord showing change ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall split no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 62,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted

unable to inspect rear coil springs

Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,355 miles

Offside Front headlamp slightly misted

surface rust on brake pipes

under covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,217 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 52,308 miles

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

condensation in offside headlamp.beam pattern ok so pass and advise

Pass 2 Mar 2013 48,356 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 42,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2011 40,692 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,899 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 36,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

High Level Brake Light Not Working

Pass 7 Mar 2009 33,459 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 29,327 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,622 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,370 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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SK02 HKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 SK02 HKO, 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 SK02 HKO registered?

SK02 HKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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