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LXI 146

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,599 mi
Last recorded110,599 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXI 146
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,599 miles

All Wheel Arches Corroded

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Front Both Brake Discs Slight Wear

Oil Leak

Rear Both Brake Flexible Hoses Starting To Deteriorate

Fail 13 Apr 2018 110,599 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam HID Type (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All Wheel Arches Corroded

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Front Both Brake Discs Slight Wear

Oil Leak

Rear Both Brake Flexible Hoses Starting To Deteriorate

Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,971 miles

oil leaks.

wheel arches corroded.

Fail 31 Mar 2017 103,971 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leaks.

wheel arches corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 99,284 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring testable items

Fail 4 Apr 2016 99,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Pass 4 Apr 2014 87,637 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 82,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 82,034 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,501 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,922 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 63,922 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,283 miles

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

unable to carry iut full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 1 May 2008 49,497 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,174 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,199 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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LXI 146 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LXI 146, 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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LXI 146 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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