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BU52 LKK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,122 mi
Last recorded148,122 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 LKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 148,122 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 141,754 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 141,751 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp leveling device not moving through full travel .

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 135,892 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 130,837 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 125,891 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 124,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components lightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s rear outriggers corroded

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 30 Aug 2019 123,441 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 123,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 121,596 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 121,442 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

exhaust front pipe bracket needs attention soon

Pass 7 Nov 2016 120,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

superficial cracking of o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2016 120,388 miles

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

unable to check side sills fully due to skirts fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 118,413 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 12 Mar 2015 118,413 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery loose

centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2014 115,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 113,510 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear tyre near limit

Fail 22 Mar 2013 113,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear tyre near limit

Pass 6 Feb 2012 112,929 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 101,516 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 86,268 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 86,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both Rear Tyres On 1.6mm

Slight Play In Offside Rack End

Pass 23 Feb 2008 52,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,325 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 21,618 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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BU52 LKK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU52 LKK, 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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BU52 LKK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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