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VA02 UFX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,189 mi
Last recorded125,189 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 UFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 125,189 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 125,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 5 Jun 2020 122,046 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 117,568 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 114,581 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 110,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 107,669 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 107,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 107,548 miles

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

Offside rear tyre outer surface cracked/weathering

Pass 19 Sep 2014 107,950 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 107,318 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 105,029 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 101,267 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 98,605 miles

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

Offside rear wheel arch has corrosuon

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

Slighly play at both front wheels

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 91,534 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 81,567 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 68,200 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 54,771 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 UFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VA02 UFX, 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

How do I check the history of VA02 UFX?

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What year was VA02 UFX registered?

VA02 UFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is VA02 UFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA02 UFX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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