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LW51 FGP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,429 mi
Last recorded134,429 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 FGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 134,429 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 134,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 134,015 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside wiper slighty smearing screen

Pass 18 Jan 2012 133,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre box outer casing coroded

oil leak around engine

Pass 12 Jan 2011 131,518 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

engine management light on

nearside front sidelight dim

nearside siderepeator slightly discoloured

offside dip beam has a slight bad earth

Fail 20 Jan 2010 129,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre rear exhaust box outter cover starting to corrode but is not blowing at the time of test

nearside front and rear jacking point rubbers missing

nearside front wiper blade starting to smear but not considered excessive at the time of test

slight play in front inner track rod ends but not considered excessive at the time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2010 129,232 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre rear exhaust box outter cover starting to corrode but is not blowing at the time of test

nearside front and rear jacking point rubbers missing

nearside front wiper blade starting to smear but not considered excessive at the time of test

slight play in front inner track rod ends but not considered excessive at the time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2009 122,281 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 122,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 111,607 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 111,607 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 100,520 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 100,520 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 86,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 86,873 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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LW51 FGP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LW51 FGP, 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 LW51 FGP registered?

LW51 FGP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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