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X11 VKX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,095 mi
Last recorded157,095 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX11 VKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 157,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 145,105 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 145,105 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 141,045 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) interior mirror missing corrosion to exhaust centre box

Pass 16 Jul 2016 140,212 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 139,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to exhaust centre box

interior mirror missing

Fail 22 Jul 2015 139,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to exhaust centre box

interior mirror missing

Pass 1 Aug 2014 129,300 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2014 129,300 miles

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

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

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)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 115,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system badly rusted and very nearly holed

feul cap seal very outer edge starting to perish

two exhaust system mounts have rusted and broken away but temp repair has been made so that the system is sufficiently supported

Pass 2 Oct 2012 104,326 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front exhaust bracket corroded ,broken off, rear exhaust box badley corroded how ever not blowing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,763 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front discs worn , recomende replacement next pad change

Pass 13 Oct 2010 84,084 miles

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

Front discs worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,668 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 74,668 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 66,324 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 66,324 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 55,016 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,675 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 29,280 miles

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

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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X11 VKX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X11 VKX, 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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X11 VKX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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