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SP02 KLF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,483 mi
Last recorded131,483 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 KLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2020 131,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front steering damper ineffective

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 125,602 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded on outer edge

Fail 12 Apr 2019 125,602 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 124,627 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 124,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside wing mirror taped up

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

Oil leak g/box sump pan ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight up lift on column adjustment (2.1.2c)

coolant light on dash

Pass 12 Apr 2017 122,789 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 122,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear . rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear / front section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 119,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2016 119,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 113,751 miles

Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

both main brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 113,751 miles

both main brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 112,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 105,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 97,770 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 91,088 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 91,088 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 83,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 81,937 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 77,749 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 77,749 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,223 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 73,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 73,132 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 68,250 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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SP02 KLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP02 KLF, 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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SP02 KLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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