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AU02 LXC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,544 mi
Last recorded127,544 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 LXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 127,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge + perished

Offside Front Inner suspension turret rusty

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge + perished

both rear shock absorbers very rusty

exhaust system deteriorated

rear boot floor corroded and holed

rear underside very rusty including suspension parts

Pass 17 Sep 2021 124,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

underside of vehicle corroded in several places

Pass 17 Sep 2020 121,393 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2019 117,951 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2018 113,948 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2018 113,948 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2017 109,663 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

front discs lipped and pads 60% worn

Pass 3 Sep 2016 105,172 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,959 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 94,742 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2013 89,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,516 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,145 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,048 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,097 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,342 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 34,342 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Screen wash jets partly blocked

Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,800 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,887 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 8,504 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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AU02 LXC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AU02 LXC, 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 AU02 LXC registered?

AU02 LXC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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