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LY02 XAX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,850 mi
Last recorded103,850 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 XAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 103,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre propshaft mounting rubber worn

exhaust system deteriorated

front exhaust mount broken(system still fully supported)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 6 Jun 2017 99,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing.

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 99,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 94,931 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 94,931 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 82,575 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,509 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 70,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 63,203 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 60,194 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 60,194 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 55,431 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 55,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 42,152 miles

front discs and pads wearing

rear service brakes working but no lock out

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 XAX 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 66.7%.

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 LY02 XAX, 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 LY02 XAX registered?

LY02 XAX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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