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LG51 MVN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,290 mi
Last recorded68,290 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 MVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,290 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 66,871 miles

Damage to offside front and nearside rear bumper areas

Driver side stop light fauly as was not working at start of test and started working during test, Recommend replacing buld.

Front Fog lights not working and offside fog light is insecure

Offside Outer Road wheel slightly damaged Front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,587 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged Passenger side (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Passenger side brake pads getting low

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Passenger side (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 65,672 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 65,671 miles

Front coil spring broken Drivers side (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 64,488 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front and rear brake pads look low

Fail 2 Feb 2015 64,474 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front and rear brake pads look low

Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,121 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 63,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,249 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,300 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 61,283 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 59,960 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 59,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 59,235 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 57,698 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 55,928 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 54,101 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,937 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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LG51 MVN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LG51 MVN, 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

How do I check the history of LG51 MVN?

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What year was LG51 MVN registered?

LG51 MVN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LG51 MVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 MVN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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