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LG02 LXB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,242 mi
Last recorded103,242 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 LXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 103,242 miles

all round wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2026 103,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre and back bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all round wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2021 68,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 63,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 53,051 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,026 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 44,729 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,303 miles

near side front head lamp aim pointing wrong way have tapped head lamp to correct

Pass 7 May 2015 40,661 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 39,803 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 May 2013 37,366 miles

slight leak from steering damper

Fail 3 May 2013 37,366 miles

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

both rear tyres startin g to perish

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and starting to crack

slight leak from steering damper

Pass 10 May 2012 36,078 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,446 miles

Front tyre sizes different to rear tyres.

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,462 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,179 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,546 miles

rear tyres on wear bars, very close to legal limit

Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,316 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 18,569 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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LG02 LXB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LG02 LXB, 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 LG02 LXB registered?

LG02 LXB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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