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LD52 UYU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,677 mi
Last recorded92,677 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 UYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 92,677 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 92,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 92,499 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 92,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ems light on during test p200b bank 2/5 hot film mass air flow sensor p201b misfire cyl 3 fuel deficiency (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

both front wheel arches starting to corrode

exhaust system front to rear starting to corrode

Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre sidewall has surface cracks

rear section of exhaust system starting to deteriorate (corrosion)

Fail 3 Apr 2019 86,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre sidewall has surface cracks

rear section of exhaust system starting to deteriorate (corrosion)

Pass 3 Jan 2018 75,137 miles

EML illuminated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,672 miles

both front indicator bulbs just starting to emit white light

both front jacking pads missing

engine management lamp illuminated

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

gearbox oil leak evident

parking brake lever reserve travel low

play in nearside front upper suspension ball joint

upper stop lamp partially inoperative

Fail 30 Mar 2016 59,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp condensated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front indicator bulbs just starting to emit white light

both front jacking pads missing

engine management lamp illuminated

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

gearbox oil leak evident

parking brake lever reserve travel low

play in nearside front upper suspension ball joint

upper stop lamp partially inoperative

Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,854 miles

stonechips in w/screen

Fail 5 Jun 2013 43,854 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

stonechips in w/screen

Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,258 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 43,258 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 42,125 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 42,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 40,554 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,529 miles

movement evident in offside front lower wishbone ball joint

slight damage evident at front of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight wear evident on rear discs

Fail 25 Jul 2008 29,501 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limt

offside front tyre worn badly on outer edge of tread and close to legal limit

slight wear evident front and rear brake discs

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,946 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 24,946 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s front tyre very close to legal limits Perelli P6000 205 / 55 / R16 91V †o/s rear tyre on legal limits

Pass 14 Nov 2005 15,728 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 UYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UYU, 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 UYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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