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LV02 ZHG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,389 mi
Last recorded120,389 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 ZHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 120,389 miles

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

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

front shock absorber casings rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2022 118,660 miles

off side mirror glass deteriorating

rear silencer 2nd skin peeling and corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2021 117,677 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 117,030 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 115,411 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 113,908 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 112,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 111,261 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 111,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 105,125 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded badly but secure

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation internally on lens (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded badly but secure

Fail 5 Oct 2015 105,125 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket requires welding due to bracket corroded badly (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust silencer corroded badly but secure

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket requires tightening (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation internally on lens (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded badly but secure

Pass 6 Oct 2014 98,865 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 95,140 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,575 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 91,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,444 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPEUBOLT SLIGHTLY LOOSE

EXHAUST MIDDLE BOX POOR CONDITION/RUSTY

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE LOW INNER EDGE 3MM

SLIGHT LIFT IN NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINT

Pass 8 Oct 2010 72,909 miles

2nd from rear exhaust box poor condition

rear pads low 2mm

sliight lift in off side and near side front lower ball joints

Fail 8 Oct 2010 72,909 miles

2nd from rear exhaust box poor condition

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

rear pads low 2mm

sliight lift in off side and near side front lower ball joints

Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,615 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,407 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 45,147 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 45,147 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,853 miles

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

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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LV02 ZHG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 LV02 ZHG, 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 LV02 ZHG registered?

LV02 ZHG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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