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LK02 MWE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,611 mi
Last recorded109,611 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 MWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 109,611 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 109,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 103,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 93,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,850 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,578 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,022 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 225/50/zr16-92w

Fail 29 Jan 2016 76,022 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 225/50/zr16-92w

Pass 30 Dec 2014 74,695 miles

Exhaust Middle Section Poor

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 73,660 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 73,386 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 72,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear box deteriated

Pass 4 Jan 2013 72,337 miles

rear box deteriated

Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,812 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,301 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 68,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 63,385 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,555 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 49,538 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 43,069 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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LK02 MWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LK02 MWE, 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 LK02 MWE registered?

LK02 MWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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