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FH02 LHA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,777 mi
Last recorded72,777 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 LHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 72,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 56,340 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 45,268 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 38,972 miles

headlight patterns

Pass 30 Oct 2018 36,577 miles

Age related corrosion to underside

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 36,577 miles

Age related corrosion to underside

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 36,551 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 36,551 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,686 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

damaged to nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 22 Jun 2016 35,685 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

corrosion on main brake pipes

damaged to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,261 miles

corrosion and grease on main brake pipes

Fail 1 Jun 2015 35,261 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

corrosion and grease on main brake pipes

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,656 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 33,059 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 33,059 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,222 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,124 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 21,311 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread cracking

security of front and rear number plates

Fail 19 Jun 2009 21,311 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread cracking

security of front and rear number plates

Pass 24 May 2008 20,011 miles

both rear tyres 2m

condition o/s wiper blade

security of front and rear number plates

Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,528 miles

n/s wiper blade split

security of number plates

Pass 5 Jun 2006 10,863 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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FH02 LHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH02 LHA, 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 FH02 LHA registered?

FH02 LHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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