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LA52 UWG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,034 mi
Last recorded68,034 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 UWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 68,034 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 67,027 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 65,521 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 64,156 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 64,156 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 62,952 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 62,939 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2021 59,533 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 57,786 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,222 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,926 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr/nsr (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 53,926 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr/nsr (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 53,261 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr/nsr (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,991 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr/nsr (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nsr outer brake pad getting low

repair to ns repeater

Fail 30 Mar 2015 50,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nsr outer brake pad getting low

repair to ns repeater

Fail 1 Apr 2014 49,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns headlight weak pattern

Pass 1 Apr 2014 49,415 miles

ns headlight weak pattern

Fail 12 Apr 2013 47,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,784 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2012 45,767 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,729 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,763 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,443 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 31,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,333 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,590 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)

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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LA52 UWG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA52 UWG, 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 LA52 UWG registered?

LA52 UWG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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