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PE52 LWK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,284 mi
Last recorded120,284 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 LWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 120,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 120,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 116,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 110,692 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 105,871 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 105,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2017 100,090 miles

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut in tread no cords exposed at tim e of test recommend replace

Pass 23 Jan 2016 95,692 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

headlight out put poor

Pass 16 Jan 2015 89,331 miles

n/s washer partially blocked

Fail 16 Jan 2015 89,331 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s washer partially blocked

Pass 3 Jan 2014 82,682 miles

n/s washer jet blocked

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2013 77,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre low on air.

Pass 11 Feb 2012 72,752 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 72,752 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2011 66,900 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,366 miles

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

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

rear service brake noisy

Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,924 miles

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,481 miles

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

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

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

water level warning light on

Pass 3 Mar 2007 34,835 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 14 Mar 2006 28,156 miles

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

engine managment light on

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 10 Mar 2006 28,156 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

surface corrosion to front & rear brake discs

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 LWK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PE52 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

PE52 LWK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is PE52 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE52 LWK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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