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LO51 LFK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,400 mi
Last recorded96,400 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 LFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 96,400 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 94,091 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both /beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,299 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,405 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens fading (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 81,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 81,789 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 78,028 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 78,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 77,331 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 77,327 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,265 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres outer walls have cracks due to age

Fail 27 Apr 2011 75,265 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres outer walls have cracks due to age

Pass 23 Feb 2010 72,548 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 72,547 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 69,167 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 66,741 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,077 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 58,613 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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LO51 LFK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LO51 LFK, 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 LO51 LFK registered?

LO51 LFK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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