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WP52 LLN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,292 mi
Last recorded114,292 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 LLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 114,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush metal surround corroded slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear front upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay covers, full undertrays and suspension covers fitted , obscuring full inspection of some components

Fail 1 Nov 2022 114,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush metal surround corroded slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear front upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay covers, full undertrays and suspension covers fitted , obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Oct 2021 109,190 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,514 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 94,461 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 83,878 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,770 miles

advise rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,093 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,336 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,182 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,153 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,646 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,914 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 40,914 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,465 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,467 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 25,227 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 21,356 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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WP52 LLN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WP52 LLN, 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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WP52 LLN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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