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LM02 DWA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,515 mi
Last recorded61,515 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 DWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 61,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened not able to fully see due to under tray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front spring mount areas , o/s/f arm mount area , rear sub frame mounts and rear floors all corroding

o/s steering joints slight wear

Pass 1 Nov 2022 60,905 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Chassis, subframe, floor & suspension mounts corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2022 60,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Chassis, subframe, floor & suspension mounts corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear floors , front upper spring mounts ,rear sub frame mount area and front suspension arm mounting areas all corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,764 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f spring mount and rear sub frame corroding

Fail 30 Oct 2020 58,761 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub frame and o/s/f spring mount both starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2019 57,476 miles

Exhaust noisy rattling (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 56,178 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 56,178 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,665 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 52,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 50,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2016 50,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,316 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 45,642 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,476 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,409 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,908 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,964 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 31,031 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,903 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,834 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,426 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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LM02 DWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LM02 DWA, 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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LM02 DWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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