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LD02 HBX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,618 mi
Last recorded81,618 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 HBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 81,618 miles

Both front wings are corroded

Central exhaust box is corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper is damaged

Front exhaust mounting is corroded

Ns front fog lamp is slightly loose

Ns rear wing is damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Os rear wing is corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear floor is showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 81,616 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front wings are corroded

Central exhaust box is corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper is damaged

Front exhaust mounting is corroded

Ns front fog lamp is slightly loose

Ns rear wing is damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Os rear wing is corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear floor is showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 75,551 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

EML light on

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged On inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge -- 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure Fuel pump & filter shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides -- Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 75,551 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

EML light on

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged On inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge -- 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure Fuel pump & filter shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides -- Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 67,064 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 64,952 miles

Centre rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 23 May 2023 64,951 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Centre rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2022 56,633 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 52,194 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 50,547 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 49,595 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 20 Feb 2018 48,498 miles

n/s/r tyre valve split

Pass 24 Feb 2017 47,583 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 47,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Heavy condensation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 46,858 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,020 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish on outer wall and outer tread

Pass 9 Feb 2015 44,980 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,990 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front tyre has slight cuts

Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,257 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc worn & lipped

front wiper blades smearing

rear offside inner wheel arch & shock absorber showing old marks off fouling by tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,605 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 36,045 miles

near side rear tyre runflat damage 225 50 16

Fail 10 Feb 2010 36,045 miles

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

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near side rear tyre runflat damage 225 50 16

Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,758 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,816 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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LD02 HBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD02 HBX, 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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LD02 HBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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