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L9 TOT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,678 mi
Last recorded138,678 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 TOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 138,678 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 133,121 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Lower Radiator support crossmember corroded and pipework attached also corroded

NS & OS rear brake pipes covered in grease

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside headlamp (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside headlamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet stay / support not supporting weight of bonnet

Pass 3 Feb 2016 126,879 miles

nearside headlamp loose

Fail 3 Feb 2016 126,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

nearside headlamp loose

Pass 7 Feb 2015 121,147 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 113,616 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 108,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust badly corroded on centre joints

slight body corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2013 108,183 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust badly corroded on centre joints

slight body corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2012 103,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2011 97,884 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2010 92,550 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 85,217 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 85,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

o/s mirror glass poor

Pass 8 Feb 2008 84,942 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 66,108 miles

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

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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L9 TOT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L9 TOT, 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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L9 TOT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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