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AD51 LAA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,939 mi
Last recorded147,939 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 LAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 147,939 miles

Rear Diff slight weepage

Pass 8 Jul 2021 144,786 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Diff leaking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All NSR NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 144,785 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both NSF OSF wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Diff leaking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All NSR NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 137,997 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 127,289 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 127,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,562 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 115,562 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 107,391 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 103,706 miles

center exhaust stabilizer mount broken

signs of slight play to both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 May 2015 91,214 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 91,158 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,744 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,493 miles

both front tyres starting to wear slightly on inner edges

centre exhaust box outer casing corroded

nearside front brake pads starting to wear slightly low

passenger seat cannot be moved forwards or backwards

rear diff weaping

Fail 11 Oct 2013 78,369 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear slightly on inner edges

centre exhaust box outer casing corroded

nearside front brake pads starting to wear slightly low

passenger seat cannot be moved forwards or backwards

rear diff weaping

Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,543 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,017 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,692 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 9 Sep 2010 54,692 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,154 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 46,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,780 miles

Font brake pads low

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,411 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 37,675 miles

N/S/R tyre getting near limit.

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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AD51 LAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AD51 LAA, 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 AD51 LAA registered?

AD51 LAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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