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VU02 PNZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,529 mi
Last recorded108,529 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 PNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 108,529 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 102,709 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 102,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 102,670 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 102,542 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,368 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 102,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,341 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 102,198 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 100,958 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,743 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,597 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 67,597 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Feb 2009 51,591 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,591 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,588 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,855 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 31,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 26,344 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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VU02 PNZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VU02 PNZ, 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 VU02 PNZ registered?

VU02 PNZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 PNZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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