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HF51 LGK

2001 Mercedes-benz Slr

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,045 mi
Last recorded51,045 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 LGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlr
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 51,045 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 81,497 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 80,344 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 77,188 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 77,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Advise o/s/f tyre inner tread scrubbed

Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,150 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 77,150 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 46,498 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,700 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 43,609 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,110 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,968 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 31,968 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside front low on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,937 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 29,937 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 25,973 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 25,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slr?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

92.7%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 23
fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned 6
fog lamp not working 6
registration plate missing 6
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. 4
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HF51 LGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slr in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slr fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF51 LGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slr typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF51 LGK registered?

HF51 LGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slr, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is HF51 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 LGK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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