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LD52 EXF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,012 mi
Last recorded123,012 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 EXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 123,012 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under side corroded

Pass 4 May 2024 122,980 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 122,980 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 119,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear diff corroded

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 117,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 110,184 miles

Front bonnet stay in opperative

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 101,761 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 101,761 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 92,211 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,091 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in suspension

Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,269 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,357 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both sides of steering

Fail 11 Mar 2015 75,357 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both sides of steering

Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,830 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 67,406 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 67,406 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,798 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,584 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,901 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,513 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2007 24,775 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 24,775 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,131 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 15,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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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LD52 EXF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD52 EXF, 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 LD52 EXF registered?

LD52 EXF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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