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LT02 AVB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,313 mi
Last recorded90,313 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 AVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 90,313 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch / body panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2023 90,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch / body panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,219 miles

Front both wipers smearing screen

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front condensation in head light only just met requirements

Offside Rear coil spring very corroded

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 87,769 miles

All 4 tyres perishing slightly due to age of tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,067 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 78,871 miles

exhaust mid section corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 76,328 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,618 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 73,618 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 70,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,868 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,166 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,101 miles

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

damaged to nearside front wing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 62,101 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

damaged to nearside front wing

Fail 20 Apr 2010 55,408 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,408 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,220 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,165 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,839 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,130 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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LT02 AVB 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 75%.

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 LT02 AVB, 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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LT02 AVB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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