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LE02 VJC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,634 mi
Last recorded25,634 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 VJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 25,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 25,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 24,833 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 24,833 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 24,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 23,455 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 22,720 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 22,038 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 22,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 21,227 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 20,391 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 20,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 19,523 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 18,734 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 18,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 17,640 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 16,643 miles

Very slight plat in nearside front hub bearing

Fail 13 Oct 2014 16,643 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Very slight plat in nearside front hub bearing

Pass 30 Oct 2013 15,345 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 14,164 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 12,661 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 11,361 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 11,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 9,611 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 7,163 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 5,912 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 4,429 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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LE02 VJC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LE02 VJC, 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 LE02 VJC registered?

LE02 VJC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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The MOT history for LE02 VJC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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