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LC51 ARC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,680 mi
Last recorded80,680 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 ARC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 80,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside side repeater is dull.

Slight damage to both front tyres outer walls.

Pass 3 Apr 2023 79,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feeds to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Slight damage to both front tyres outer walls.

Pass 25 Apr 2022 78,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feeds to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Slight damage to both front tyres outer walls.

Pass 24 Apr 2021 75,665 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,549 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 74,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 73,207 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,193 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,896 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,769 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,936 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,642 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,406 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,828 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,395 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,037 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,500 miles

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

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 16 Feb 2007 28,080 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,731 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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LC51 ARC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC51 ARC, 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 LC51 ARC registered?

LC51 ARC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is LC51 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 ARC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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