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MA02 LTA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,846 mi
Last recorded58,846 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 LTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 58,846 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 58,846 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 57,664 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 56,429 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,651 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,303 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 5,313 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,177 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,342 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 49,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 46,629 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 46,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,284 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,476 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 41,476 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,810 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 38,810 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,352 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)

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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MA02 LTA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 MA02 LTA, 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 MA02 LTA registered?

MA02 LTA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is MA02 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA02 LTA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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