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LB02 XJT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,697 mi
Last recorded85,697 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 XJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 85,697 miles

2 front tyres wearing on inner edges

both front bottom ball joints have minor play

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake discs and pars wearing low

rear pads wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,087 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

complete exhaust corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2018 74,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

complete exhaust corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,646 miles

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

center exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 72,646 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

center exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,066 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 71,044 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,711 miles

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 68,710 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 66,543 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

exhaust bracket broken off front exhaust

front wipers poor

slight play in both front lower ball joints

water pump sounds noisey

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,543 miles

engine management light on

exhaust bracket broken off front exhaust

front wipers poor

slight play in both front lower ball joints

water pump sounds noisey

Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,516 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,798 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,084 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 51,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Complete exhaust system slightly corroded

Unable to fully see/test rear coil springs

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,292 miles

offside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2010 44,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,463 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,128 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,459 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 XJT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LB02 XJT, 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 XJT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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