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L23 HLB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,831 mi
Last recorded108,831 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 HLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 108,831 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 106,319 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 104,843 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 104,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 103,958 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 103,896 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 103,245 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 17 Nov 2016 103,245 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 16 Nov 2016 103,237 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 12 Nov 2015 102,094 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 100,414 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil slight leak

front discs poor

nsf side rep 1x bulb inop

Pass 6 Sep 2013 98,306 miles

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

surface corrosion appearing on metal brake pipes

surface corrosion on under vehicle

Fail 6 Sep 2013 98,306 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

surface corrosion appearing on metal brake pipes

surface corrosion on under vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2012 94,411 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 89,770 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 89,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 83,056 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,056 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 75,777 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 66,857 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 66,857 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,205 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 40,994 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 33,645 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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L23 HLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L23 HLB, 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 L23 HLB registered?

L23 HLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is L23 HLB safe to buy?

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