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LA51 WMW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

246,409 mi
Last recorded246,409 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 WMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 246,409 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 246,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 246,387 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 241,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main chassis brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to assess main chassis brake pipes above rear subframe

Pass 10 Jul 2020 239,219 miles

GENERAL BODY AND UNDERBODY

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 219,745 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 197,384 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 197,383 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 171,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 147,630 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 142,592 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2014 136,503 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 128,246 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 128,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 116,642 miles

Exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre near limit

Pass 4 Jan 2011 108,755 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 104,673 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 104,673 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 99,654 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 92,365 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 reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jan 2007 75,309 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 57,557 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 57,557 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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LA51 WMW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue 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 LA51 WMW, 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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LA51 WMW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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