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LN52 XBK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,830 mi
Last recorded63,830 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 XBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 63,830 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle generally in very poor corroded condition underneath

complete exhaust system very poor

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,094 miles

Various metal fuel and brake pipes becoming corroded

Vehicle becoming corroded underneath

Pass 9 May 2019 60,165 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 57,667 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres perished and cracked outer edge

Fail 12 May 2018 57,664 miles

Central Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front subframe corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres perished and cracked outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2016 57,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

slight corrosion metal fuel pipes

Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,296 miles

front and rear brake disc,s corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,623 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,600 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,485 miles

advise osf tyre heavily pershed and worn low

Fail 23 Aug 2012 47,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise osf tyre heavily pershed and worn low

Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,440 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,585 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,011 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 43,656 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,531 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,497 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 41,302 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,302 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,283 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LN52 XBK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LN52 XBK, 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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LN52 XBK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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