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LB02 XAA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,581 mi
Last recorded130,581 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 XAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 130,581 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2021 127,764 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2020 124,874 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 122,818 miles

Front Front brake discs on test limits, recommend replacing. (nearside/offside)

Pass 23 May 2018 120,949 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 116,971 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 116,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 114,020 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 114,018 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 111,920 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 107,487 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 107,443 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,316 miles

keep check on all tyres

Fail 31 Oct 2012 93,249 miles

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

keep check on all tyres

Pass 31 Oct 2011 83,087 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 75,581 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 75,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 70,163 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 60,748 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 47,201 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 47,146 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 31,764 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 19,988 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 19,988 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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LB02 XAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB02 XAA, 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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LB02 XAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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