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VA02 SRX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,548 mi
Last recorded94,548 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 SRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 94,548 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 94,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 93,051 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

The entire underneath of vehicle covered with surface rust.

Pass 31 May 2017 92,681 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2017 92,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 91,256 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 14 May 2015 87,893 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 87,893 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,264 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 83,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,198 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 83,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 80,859 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 80,858 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 77,056 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 71,662 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 63,764 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 53,834 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 53,819 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 44,054 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,054 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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VA02 SRX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VA02 SRX, 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 VA02 SRX registered?

VA02 SRX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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