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LK02 WVM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,248 mi
Last recorded105,248 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 WVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,248 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2018 99,161 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2018 99,161 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 93,088 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 83,960 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front outer (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 75,124 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,261 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,340 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 66,340 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 61,949 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 58,238 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 58,238 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 50,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant & washer liquid very low

needs wheel tracking

Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant & washer liquid very low

needs wheel tracking

Fail 7 Aug 2009 43,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,003 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 35,726 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades starting to split at ends

Fail 20 Jul 2007 29,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,661 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 21,952 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 WVM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 WVM, 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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LK02 WVM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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