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SP52 OGZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,095 mi
Last recorded42,095 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 OGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,095 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 42,095 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe leaking mains (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2014 40,207 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

cracking in tread n/side rear tyre

cracking in tread o/side rear tyre

exhaust deteriorated

slight rust on o/side front brake discs

Fail 13 Jun 2014 40,205 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

cracking in tread n/side rear tyre

cracking in tread o/side rear tyre

exhaust deteriorated

managment light on

o/side front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,102 miles

exhaust deteriorated

management light on dash

Fail 14 May 2013 39,054 miles

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

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

cut on side wall n/side front

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2012 36,546 miles

cracking on tread

Fail 9 May 2012 36,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

cracking on tread

o/side front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,514 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 30,028 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,277 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,194 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 16,730 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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SP52 OGZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SP52 OGZ, 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 SP52 OGZ registered?

SP52 OGZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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