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A8 LGR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

90,814 mi
Last recorded90,814 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 LGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 90,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 90,001 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 87,446 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 84,530 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 82,498 miles

Slight leak from steering damper

Pass 24 Mar 2021 81,578 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 80,758 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 80,737 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,180 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,023 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,168 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 73,168 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 71,178 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,511 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,953 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,919 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,381 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 55,455 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,072 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 6 Apr 2009 49,090 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres tread getting low

Pass 2 May 2008 46,360 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,045 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,556 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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A8 LGR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 A8 LGR, 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 A8 LGR registered?

A8 LGR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is A8 LGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 LGR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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