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LG52 XRW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,681 mi
Last recorded149,681 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 XRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 149,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 146,045 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 137,500 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 137,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 128,969 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 128,969 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 121,589 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 113,929 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 113,808 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 105,439 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 98,314 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 90,447 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 90,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 78,032 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,919 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 66,028 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 51,657 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 38,334 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 38,334 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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LG52 XRW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LG52 XRW, 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 LG52 XRW registered?

LG52 XRW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is LG52 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG52 XRW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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