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LA02 XFX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,690 mi
Last recorded103,690 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 XFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 103,690 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 103,500 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 103,444 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault BAS/ESP light came on during test (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.87 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 4.85% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 4.21% (8.2.1.2 (b))

EML remains on

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 102,504 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,928 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,079 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)

front exhaust bracket broken

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2016 99,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

front exhaust bracket broken

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,344 miles

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

front down pipes support brackets snapped but exhaust still supported

Fail 19 Mar 2015 95,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front down pipes support brackets snapped but exhaust still supported

Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,595 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 89,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,760 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 77,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 70,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 70,540 miles

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

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 Aug 2010 63,972 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,644 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 58,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,074 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 52,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

ns hand brake readings low

Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,829 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 XFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XFX, 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 XFX registered?

LA02 XFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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