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LE02 WBL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,103 mi
Last recorded68,103 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 WBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 68,103 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 63,761 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 62,987 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 60,964 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 59,527 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 59,527 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

propshaft front rubber coupling split

Pass 19 May 2015 58,117 miles

engine light on

Fail 19 May 2015 58,117 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

Fail 20 May 2014 57,429 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 May 2014 57,429 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 57,410 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,188 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 55,187 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 46,976 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 46,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,850 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,280 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,285 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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LE02 WBL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LE02 WBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE02 WBL registered?

LE02 WBL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 August 2002.

Is LE02 WBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE02 WBL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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