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LC52 BAA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,195 mi
Last recorded103,195 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 BAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 103,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 15 Feb 2024 100,090 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle including front and rear suspension components including rear subframe

Exhaust down pipe bracket to gearbox broken apart

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leakage around manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lamp light output reduced by condensation within headlamp units (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp units water condensated up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end gaiters perishing and starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer wall perished and light cracking also cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake flexi hoses perishing and outer casing staring to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 96,413 miles

condensation in BOTH headlight units

general corrosion taking place to underside to most metals

slight play in nearside & offside front steering linkage joints

Fail 19 Dec 2022 96,413 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

condensation in BOTH headlight units

general corrosion taking place to underside to most metals

slight play in nearside & offside front steering linkage joints

Pass 10 Dec 2021 94,282 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside + Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 93,624 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2020 93,624 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking near fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 92,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

exhaust system rusty condition

Pass 19 Jan 2019 91,894 miles

Nearside Rear second silencer poor outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,884 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,568 miles

Corrosion beginning at rear wheel arches

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 85,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 85,549 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,577 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 75,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,342 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlamp aim set on ,lower limit .both rear tyre treads more worn in centre.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,141 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,769 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,935 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 29,935 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,959 miles

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 15,204 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 5,561 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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LC52 BAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LC52 BAA, 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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LC52 BAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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