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LV52 OYO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,861 mi
Last recorded101,861 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 OYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 101,861 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has gone slightly weak and makes a noise when retracted. Both.

Sills covered in under-covers. OS + NS.

Slight oil leak under engine.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,195 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,010 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

o/s headlamp has condensation

Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,304 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,520 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,696 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 38,675 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,497 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 35,497 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,601 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 31,599 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,298 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,082 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 18,995 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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LV52 OYO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LV52 OYO, 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 LV52 OYO registered?

LV52 OYO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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