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LB02 XJK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,405 mi
Last recorded105,405 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 XJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 105,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 105,405 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 103,336 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 103,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 99,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 95,645 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 91,593 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 88,654 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 85,621 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 84,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 80,481 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 78,624 miles

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,740 miles

nearside rear tyre nail

Fail 26 Jul 2016 75,724 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre nail

Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,238 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,222 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,278 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,446 miles

bonnet release handle broken

front brake pads low

general corrosion to front belly pan

Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,447 miles

front brake pads worn thin

nearside washer jet faulty

Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,339 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 48,212 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Fail 21 Jul 2009 48,212 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,659 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,491 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,319 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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LB02 XJK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XJK, 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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LB02 XJK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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