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VF02 MGY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,661 mi
Last recorded66,661 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 MGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 66,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 64,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 64,962 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 64,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 64,483 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall perished exposed when under load 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall perished exposed when under load 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 63,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 62,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish and crack very slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

internal fan running constantly , advise further investigation

parking brake application slightly uneven , os lagging in operation

Pass 22 Nov 2019 61,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlight lenses deteriorated

parking brake application slightly uneven ,os lagging in operation

Fail 22 Nov 2019 61,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

headlight lenses deteriorated

parking brake application slightly uneven ,os lagging in operation

Pass 29 Nov 2018 60,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,775 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,422 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,347 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,832 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,924 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,269 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 49,120 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,999 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 45,999 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 43,363 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 43,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,789 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 35,587 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,129 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 32,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,719 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 30,719 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VF02 MGY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VF02 MGY, 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 VF02 MGY registered?

VF02 MGY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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