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LW02 KPR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,741 mi
Last recorded109,741 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 KPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 109,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 109,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 108,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 108,832 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 107,514 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 107,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 106,122 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,576 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded.

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 95,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low n/s and o/s front (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wear on outer low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 95,738 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam stalk (1.7.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - almost on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 90,455 miles

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

exhaust mid box deteriorated

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,378 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,407 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 76,407 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,747 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,140 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 59,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,130 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,225 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 54,225 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

middle exhaust hanger carroded

Fail 8 Nov 2007 43,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

water level light on dash

Pass 8 Nov 2007 43,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

water level light on dash

Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,341 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)

nearside rear tyre run flat

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2005 30,344 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 30,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LW02 KPR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LW02 KPR, 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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LW02 KPR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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