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WA02 HVT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,389 mi
Last recorded50,389 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 HVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 50,389 miles

Nearside headlamp beam image deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 11 May 2023 50,387 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside headlamp beam image deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Mar 2022 49,346 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2022 49,346 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2021 47,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear General corrosion developing to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 20 Jan 2020 45,994 miles

corrosion developing to front and rear suspension and components

Pass 10 Jan 2019 45,477 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,000 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 45,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 44,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,126 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 43,126 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,679 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 41,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,787 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,489 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,050 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,806 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 34,486 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,805 miles

both front tyres starting to wear outside edge

both rear tyres tread starting to get low 4mm

Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,598 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 22,443 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 16,728 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 HVT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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