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SP02 UTC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,512 mi
Last recorded65,512 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 UTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 65,512 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shocker casings very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 65,512 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shocker casings very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 65,156 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 64,580 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,783 miles

Centre exhaust bracket excessively deteriorated but section still secure

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,154 miles

exhaust middle section outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,932 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe mounting broken

gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,723 miles

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

exhaust middle section outer skin corroded and breaking off

Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,213 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 57,218 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 57,218 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 53,012 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 53,012 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside rear tyre on 2mm 225 50 16

Pass 8 Nov 2008 48,398 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 44,316 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 38,608 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,735 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 UTC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SP02 UTC, 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 UTC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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