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LY02 LJO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,186 mi
Last recorded97,186 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 LJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,186 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 97,186 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,868 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/r indicator intermittant at times

Fail 30 Jun 2015 87,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

bulb warning light on

o/s/r indicator intermittant at times

Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,382 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,038 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,346 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 63,346 miles

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

OSF tyre wearing low on edge's

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,468 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 48,878 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,338 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 40,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 35,975 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 31,976 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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LY02 LJO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY02 LJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY02 LJO registered?

LY02 LJO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 June 2002.

Is LY02 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY02 LJO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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