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LF52 HVL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,189 mi
Last recorded98,189 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 HVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 98,189 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 98,187 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 93,459 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 93,394 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 89,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,897 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 78,103 miles

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

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

slight play in steering U.J

Fail 5 Sep 2015 78,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

slight play in steering u jay

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,017 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 64,116 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre tread getting in centre

Pass 8 Sep 2012 57,086 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,419 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,039 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,027 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre cracking around sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking around sidewall

Fail 12 Aug 2010 44,027 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre cracking around sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking around sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,988 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 37,841 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 37,841 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,613 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,680 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,774 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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LF52 HVL 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 76.2%.

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 LF52 HVL, 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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LF52 HVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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