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PE52 LFB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,738 mi
Last recorded133,738 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 LFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 133,738 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 133,738 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 125,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 112,044 miles

rear number plate deteriorated-rear exhaust corroded-steering idlers have slight play-ball joint boots deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2016 108,380 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 103,725 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 103,120 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,912 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 88,787 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,804 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,264 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 73,666 miles

Offside rear tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 11 Aug 2008 63,139 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear, front pipe bracket corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,691 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 51,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Aug 2006 40,592 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

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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PE52 LFB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PE52 LFB, 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 PE52 LFB registered?

PE52 LFB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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