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VN02 OVU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,538 mi
Last recorded111,538 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 OVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2021 111,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

General corrosion front suspension/rear suspension, rear sill ends, rear floor subframe mounting areas....

Pass 9 Sep 2020 111,463 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion around front suspension components

Fail 8 Sep 2020 111,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion around front suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2019 111,201 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 111,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 110,003 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 107,466 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 18 Aug 2016 100,770 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 100,770 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 96,114 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,882 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,600 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Aug 2012 86,447 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 79,026 miles

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 11 Nov 2010 67,207 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,959 miles

corrosion on brake pipe

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,080 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,754 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 Nov 2006 37,012 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 37,012 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,889 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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VN02 OVU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VN02 OVU, 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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VN02 OVU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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