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XV02 SLB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,844 mi
Last recorded65,844 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXV02 SLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 65,844 miles

Front both headlamps been taped giving no kick-up

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

various areas underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 64,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 64,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 62,227 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

both front exhaust supports corroded and weak

front brake discs slight wear

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,269 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 27 Apr 2017 60,269 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,497 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Apr 2016 57,497 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in n/s h/lt

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Apr 2015 55,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in n/s h/lt

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 May 2014 53,784 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,064 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 50,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,817 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 45,816 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,897 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 36,765 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 36,765 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 31,468 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,954 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 25,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE PERISHED OUTER SIDE WALLS.

FRONT TYRE SIZE 205/55X16 91W,REAR TYRE SIZE 225/50X16 92W.

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS SCREW THROUGH TREAD AREA.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,689 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 20,167 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 20,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake fluid level low

heavy perishing to all tyre sidewalls

play to both front upper wishbone bushes

washers+wipers in poor condition

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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XV02 SLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XV02 SLB, 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 XV02 SLB registered?

XV02 SLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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