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WV02 NEN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,222 mi
Last recorded140,222 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 NEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 140,222 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 140,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 135,862 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 135,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 126,112 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear brake hoses starting to perish slightly

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 May 2014 125,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear brake pipes corroding

Engine warning light on

Rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Jun 2013 115,245 miles

Front brake pads look to be getting low

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside side repeater damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2013 115,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake pads look to be getting low

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside side repeater damaged

Pass 18 May 2012 98,554 miles

Engine man light on

O/S/F tyre low on edges

O/S/R tyre worn to legal limit

SRS light on

Fail 15 May 2012 98,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine man light on

O/S/F tyre low on edges

O/S/R tyre worn to legal limit

SRS light on

Pass 12 May 2011 88,647 miles

Both rear coil springs just starting to corrode

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 May 2010 81,023 miles

Play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in N/S/F top swivel

Fail 12 May 2010 80,932 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S/R tyre WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT 225 50 16

Play in both front lower ball joints

Rear brake pads getting low

slight play in N/S/F top swivel

Fail 21 May 2009 67,187 miles

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

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)

Only 50% of light sources working o/s/f side repeater lamp

Only 75% of light sources working n/s/f side repeater lamp

Pass 21 May 2009 67,187 miles

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

Only 50% of light sources working o/s/f side repeater lamp

Only 75% of light sources working n/s/f side repeater lamp

Pass 12 Apr 2008 54,471 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 54,471 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 51,055 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 49,275 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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WV02 NEN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WV02 NEN, 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 WV02 NEN registered?

WV02 NEN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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