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LE02 VZT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

77,828 mi
Last recorded77,828 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 VZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 77,828 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 77,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 70,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,659 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet not working

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 62,659 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 54,675 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 48,367 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 47,992 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 46,904 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 46,904 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,171 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play o/s inner track rod ball joint ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,634 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 27 Aug 2016 43,728 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin badly corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 43,728 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin badly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,961 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,296 miles

exhaust system in rusty condition

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,775 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,010 miles

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,628 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)

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 28,776 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,344 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 17,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,574 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 5,571 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 VZT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 LE02 VZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE02 VZT registered?

LE02 VZT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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The MOT history for LE02 VZT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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