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HX02 LDO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,233 mi
Last recorded95,233 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 LDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 95,233 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 95,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 88,889 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing inside edge

Front both wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear tyre has damage in/out side edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front coil springs corroded

engine light on dash

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 85,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 85,130 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 84,849 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 84,849 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,815 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 78,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,329 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 67,312 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 66,409 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,409 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,699 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,485 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,021 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 41,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,894 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 22,712 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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HX02 LDO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HX02 LDO, 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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HX02 LDO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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