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HX02 LFS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,078 mi
Last recorded112,078 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 LFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 112,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front 2x chips in windsceen n/s and centre top

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s slight corrision (1.1.11 (c))

Front slight oil leak engine

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all 4 brake discs rusty on surface

suspension/subframes etc in a dry rusty condition

Pass 22 Jan 2022 109,594 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEAD LAMPS REQ POLLISH (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH BACK PLATED REMOVE OR REPLACE VERY RUSTY STRONG ADVISE TO STRIP ALL REAR BRAKE INSPECT VERY RUSTY DRY (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRIP CHECK BACK BRAKES PADS ECT O/S/R LOOK CLOSE UNEVEN WEAR WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES RUSTY DRY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK WAX OIL

Pass 8 Feb 2021 104,274 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 102,213 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 99,143 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 95,535 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber mount ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,295 miles

slight wear to inner edge on n/s/f tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2016 92,295 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

slight wear to inner edge on n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2015 89,615 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 89,526 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,507 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)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 85,507 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 17 Jul 2013 82,348 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 76,863 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 73,027 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 69,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,965 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,825 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 61,587 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 57,934 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 52,521 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 LFS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HX02 LFS, 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 LFS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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