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LC02 UXR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,531 mi
Last recorded97,531 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 UXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 97,531 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust outer skins corroded

front and rear suspension system corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 95,653 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet strut defective

cebtre exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2023 89,701 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,059 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 86,059 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 81,949 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 80,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,707 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 76,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,312 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,970 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in o/s/r tyre and perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside

Pass 25 Jul 2014 61,162 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,852 miles

All tyres wearing low

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,318 miles

BOTH front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 50,318 miles

BOTH front brake discs are worn and lipped

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,816 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 39,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,153 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,260 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 38,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,872 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,778 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,701 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,148 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 28,116 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 17,101 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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LC02 UXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc 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 LC02 UXR, 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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LC02 UXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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