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WA02 BXS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,878 mi
Last recorded122,878 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 BXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 122,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 119,294 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 111,769 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 105,008 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 99,382 miles

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 23 Jan 2018 91,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 91,759 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,502 miles

Exhaust mount broken but exhaust system adequately supported

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 82,422 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust mount broken but exhaust system adequately supported

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 73,623 miles

E M LIGHT ON

removed item from drivers veiw

Fail 15 Feb 2016 73,623 miles

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

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

E M LIGHT ON

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

removed item from drivers veiw

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,756 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,010 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,066 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,086 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,614 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,952 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,824 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,773 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,154 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,815 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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WA02 BXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WA02 BXS, 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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WA02 BXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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