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L1 LBW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,328 mi
Last recorded92,328 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 LBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 92,328 miles

nearside front indicator lens cracked.

slight play to both front wheel bearings.

Fail 15 Aug 2008 92,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front indicator lens cracked.

offside rear tyre on legal wear limit.

slight play to both front wheel bearings.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 86,217 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on inner edges,both inner walls starting to crack.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Offside rear tyre tread 1.8-2mm.

Rear brake pads very low.

Slight damage to offside front and rear tyre walls.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 25 Jul 2007 86,217 miles

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

Both front tyre treads worn on inner edges,both inner wasll staring to crack.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre tread 1.8-2mm

Rear brake pads very low.

Slight damege to offside front and offside rear tyre walls.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,024 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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L1 LBW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L1 LBW, 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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L1 LBW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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