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LD52 FBK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

57,519 mi
Last recorded57,519 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 FBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 57,519 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 57,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 41,602 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 35,111 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 35,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative dash switch not working (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside windscreen washer has 1 of 2 jets not working

Pass 19 Aug 2022 26,309 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 26,309 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside windscreen washer has 1 jet that requires re-alignment

Pass 14 Jul 2021 25,754 miles

Nearside Engine undertray damage

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

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

Offside washer jet mis aligned

Pass 2 Jul 2020 25,050 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 24,063 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 22,065 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splits forming in base of stem (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splits forming in base of stem (4.1.D.1e)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 15 Dec 2017 22,065 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on offside & nearside, NOTE: wiper blade performance not tested (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splits forming in base of stem (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splits forming in base of stem (4.1.D.1e)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2016 19,511 miles

All 4 tyre valves are cracking

Boot struts are weak

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Both head lamp units have condensation

Coolant light illuminated

EML light illuminated

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Dec 2016 19,511 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

All 4 tyre valves are cracking

Boot struts are weak

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Both head lamp units have condensation

Coolant light illuminated

EML light illuminated

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2015 18,325 miles

Both front wheel bearings have very slight play

Both head light units have condensation inside them

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Steering damper very light misting of oil

Fail 6 Nov 2015 18,325 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Both front wheel bearings have very slight play

Both head light units have condensation inside them

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre. Non-repairable if punctured

Offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Steering damper very light misting of oil

Pass 6 Nov 2014 14,046 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2013 12,240 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 12,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracks

offside rear tyre cracks

Pass 6 Nov 2012 11,711 miles

Both rear tyres perished

N/S/F Tyre side wall kerbed

Pass 4 Nov 2011 10,402 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 9,469 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 9,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,010 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 5,817 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 4,228 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 4,228 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 3,570 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 3,290 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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LD52 FBK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FBK, 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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LD52 FBK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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