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LF02 RXG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,621 mi
Last recorded91,621 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 RXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 91,621 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 90,686 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 89,645 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 88,639 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,481 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,169 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 83,547 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,783 miles

slight play in both lower ball joints

Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,113 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,802 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 60,802 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 57,662 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 55,955 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,955 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 53,000 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 47,280 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 47,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 38,990 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 38,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 24,340 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 21,428 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,088 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 15,118 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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LF02 RXG 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 82.6%.

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 LF02 RXG, 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 LF02 RXG registered?

LF02 RXG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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The MOT history for LF02 RXG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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