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LB02 HKM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,305 mi
Last recorded53,305 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 HKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 53,305 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 52,894 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 51,623 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside second from rear exhaust box outer skin very corroded

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

Fail 29 May 2020 51,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside second from rear exhaust box outer skin very corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,303 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

near head lamp slight condensation

Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,592 miles

condensation in n/s headlight unit.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,362 miles

exhaust poor in places.

near side front side light worked when tapped.

oil leak at gearbox sump

Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,163 miles

centre exhaust has 1x bolt missing .

Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,164 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 27,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 24,460 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,893 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,745 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 8,531 miles

slight wear in off side front wheel bearing.

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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LB02 HKM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LB02 HKM, 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 LB02 HKM registered?

LB02 HKM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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