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LA02 PFE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,015 mi
Last recorded165,015 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 PFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 165,015 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 165,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 164,992 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 164,352 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 154,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 154,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 136,815 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensated (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 136,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensated (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 116,044 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 91,661 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 91,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,464 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,207 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,187 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 49,187 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 43,932 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 14 Aug 2010 43,932 miles

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

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

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

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 18 Jul 2009 38,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 33,422 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 27,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight play in offside front steering drag link

Pass 28 Jul 2007 27,941 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front steering drag link

Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,748 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 24,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 21,154 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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LA02 PFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 LA02 PFE, 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 LA02 PFE registered?

LA02 PFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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