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UFF 559

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,894 mi
Last recorded94,894 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFF 559
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 94,894 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres worn 3mm

Pass 5 Jun 2015 90,012 miles

front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 29 May 2015 90,012 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2013 89,446 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 89,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 82,692 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 82,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2011 75,700 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,551 miles

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

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Apr 2010 65,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 12 May 2009 58,595 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 58,543 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,736 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 35,878 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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UFF 559 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UFF 559, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UFF 559 registered?

UFF 559 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is UFF 559 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFF 559 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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