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VN02 XZS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,480 mi
Last recorded113,480 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 XZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2023 113,480 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 111,645 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 110,328 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 110,320 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 109,316 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 107,932 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 105,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 99,035 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 99,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,362 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 93,087 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,384 miles

outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 83,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 83,258 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)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 77,919 miles

Drivers seat fore & alt adjustment mechanisum not function as intended

Fail 3 Jan 2013 77,919 miles

Drivers seat fore & alt adjustment mechanisum not function as intended

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,712 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 65,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight spplit in n/s wiper blade

Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,719 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,219 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 30,612 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 30,612 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,299 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 XZS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZS, 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 VN02 XZS registered?

VN02 XZS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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