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LG02 WNJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,095 mi
Last recorded103,095 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 WNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 103,095 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front antiroll bar to lower wishbones bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside washer not working

Offside Front fog lamp hanging inside inner wing

front exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2026 103,095 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front antiroll bar to lower wishbones bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside washer not working

Offside Front fog lamp hanging inside inner wing

front exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 97,669 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 97,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 94,209 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 94,121 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 94,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,383 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 89,376 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing one missing from all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 86,200 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 86,200 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,786 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 84,778 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 84,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,023 miles

both rear tyres cracked, perished and worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2015 82,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked, perished and worn on inner edges

eml on

Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,237 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 75,694 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 73,733 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 68,686 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 65,856 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

engine undertray fitted

plastic boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,249 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,129 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 56,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,293 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 WNJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LG02 WNJ, 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 LG02 WNJ registered?

LG02 WNJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is LG02 WNJ safe to buy?

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