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N55 LMW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,031 mi
Last recorded178,031 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 LMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 178,031 miles

Corrosion throughout front and rear suspension

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp aim cloudy

Pass 30 May 2022 177,770 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2021 177,646 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded nearside rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front and offside rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2021 177,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively standard type (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded nearside rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front and offside rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 22 May 2020 175,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2020 175,988 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 171,630 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 167,368 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust shield loose

Pass 24 May 2017 159,425 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 157,041 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 154,584 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 148,714 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 148,714 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 142,535 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 134,413 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 127,537 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 118,746 miles

F B Pads low

F Bearing got slightly play

Pass 13 Feb 2009 104,115 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 86,810 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 70,903 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 70,903 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 60,018 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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N55 LMW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N55 LMW, 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 N55 LMW registered?

N55 LMW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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