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SL02 MZX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,715 mi
Last recorded140,715 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 MZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 140,715 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 140,712 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 140,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 128,005 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 122,501 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 122,500 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 120,634 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 120,634 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 119,894 miles

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

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

eml light on

exhaust bracket cracked but still surported

Pass 23 Jul 2016 119,369 miles

EML on.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 118,685 miles

Engine check lamp on.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 114,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre run low tyre pressure and has worn innder wall

Pass 7 Jul 2014 114,920 miles

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

nearside rear tyre run low tyre pressure and has worn innder wall

Pass 16 Jul 2013 107,222 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 107,212 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 100,528 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 89,302 miles

225/50WR16

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFF SIDE REAR OUTER BRAKE PAD VERY LOW.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 89,299 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

225/50WR16

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFF SIDE REAR OUTER BRAKE PAD VERY LOW.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,007 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,688 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jul 2008 59,176 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 46,453 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,154 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 27,279 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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SL02 MZX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL02 MZX, 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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SL02 MZX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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