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SR02 MBX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,623 mi
Last recorded119,623 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR02 MBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 119,623 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 117,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 113,533 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 112,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 112,413 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 106,468 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 98,653 miles

underside is corroded.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 98,652 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underside is corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 98,473 miles

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

offside headlight damp inside/poor pattern , rusty underside , front discs rusty , both front tyres slight wear on inner edges ,

Fail 1 Jun 2011 98,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside headlight damp inside/poor pattern , rusty underside , front discs rusty , both front tyres slight wear on inner edges ,

Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,895 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 80,895 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,472 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,772 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 50,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,622 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,332 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 36,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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SR02 MBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SR02 MBX, 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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SR02 MBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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