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LN51 XHF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

122,393 mi
Last recorded122,393 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 XHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 122,393 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 120,760 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 119,481 miles

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 25 Jul 2023 116,880 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 115,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross axle pipe showing some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 113,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle side by side pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 113,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle side by side pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 111,778 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 109,555 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 107,027 miles

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2017 102,345 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,003 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 91,769 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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 64,182 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 59,186 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,363 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 53,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,102 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,211 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,863 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 36,863 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,755 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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LN51 XHF 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 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LN51 XHF, 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 LN51 XHF registered?

LN51 XHF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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