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P18 LPG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,332 mi
Last recorded88,332 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 LPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 88,332 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,310 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,277 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 88,277 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,948 miles

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

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Sep 2018 87,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Sep 2018 87,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Sep 2017 86,158 miles

both front and rear n/s tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 6 Sep 2016 84,985 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear and side walls have cut in them

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

Pass 28 May 2015 81,141 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broke (not insecure)

o/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 19 May 2014 79,464 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 78,902 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,855 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,744 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp is corroded

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,750 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,221 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,768 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 36,969 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 29,008 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 29,008 miles

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

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

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

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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P18 LPG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P18 LPG, 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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P18 LPG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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