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BL51 LZD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,826 mi
Last recorded75,826 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 LZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 75,826 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 75,809 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 16 Jul 2012 73,610 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 71,892 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 5 Apr 2011 67,763 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,025 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,860 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,664 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 50,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,347 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 47,618 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2005 46,305 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 46,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/F tyre severly under inflated causing heavy wear on both inner and outer shoulders

OS headlamp aim slightly low

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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BL51 LZD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL51 LZD, 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 BL51 LZD registered?

BL51 LZD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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