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LA02 PBX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,648 mi
Last recorded101,648 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 PBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 101,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads have 1500-2000 miles remaining aapproximately.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 100,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake pads have 2000 miles remaining approximately.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 100,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front lower arm ball joints have slight play

Fail 22 Jan 2020 100,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front lower arm ball joints have slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2019 99,767 miles

front to n.s rear brake hose,brake pipe slightly corroded

n.s front lower suspension,lower ball joint has slight lift/play

Pass 19 Jan 2018 98,933 miles

both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

gearbox leaking slightly

slight play in o/s and n/s steering joints

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,467 miles

various rear brake pipes becoming slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,562 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 93,273 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o.s front tyre smooth on inner edge

o.s headlamp condensated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 89,289 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o.s front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2013 85,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2013 85,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2012 82,850 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 80,389 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 62,284 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 62,284 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2008 55,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

unable to check outer sills and front and rear underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

unable to check outer sills and front and rear underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2007 40,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamps dazzle when set to "0" position †Both front tyres on outer edges on 1mm or below †Current tyres Pirelli 205/55/16V

Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,396 miles

Headlamps dazzle when set to "0" position †Both front tyres on outer edges on 1mm or below †Current tyres Pirelli 205/55/16V

Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,568 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 32,568 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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LA02 PBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LA02 PBX, 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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LA02 PBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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