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VA51 CAX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,409 mi
Last recorded99,409 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 CAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 May 2017 99,409 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 99,408 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 99,406 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 98,942 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 98,508 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 97,936 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 94,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 87,574 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 86,644 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 75,223 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

bulb out offside repeater lamp

Pass 5 Jun 2006 63,071 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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VA51 CAX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA51 CAX, 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 VA51 CAX registered?

VA51 CAX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is VA51 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 CAX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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