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LB51 TXA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,494 mi
Last recorded127,494 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 TXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 127,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 126,300 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 126,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 126,272 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 126,047 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 126,047 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 126,001 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 257,553 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 122,161 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 119,844 miles

advise n/s/r tyre low

Pass 11 Jul 2012 117,173 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 115,039 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 111,653 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2010 111,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2009 99,045 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 11 Jun 2008 83,839 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 83,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 70,336 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 53,910 miles

wiper blades worn

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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LB51 TXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LB51 TXA, 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 LB51 TXA registered?

LB51 TXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is LB51 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 TXA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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