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LG52 XSW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,849 mi
Last recorded69,849 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 XSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,849 miles

Nearside slight play in drop link bush

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 67,356 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 66,584 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 66,584 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located not seated in the grove fully (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose joint is worn allowing movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm is worn allowing movement (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose joint worn allowing movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar bushes slight wear allowing some movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/ rear drive shaft boot detached and loose

Pass 20 May 2016 65,109 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 62,841 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,692 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 58,692 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 54,803 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,201 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 51,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,669 miles

n/s/r suspension squeak pass and advise

Fail 18 Oct 2010 46,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r suspension squeak pass and advise

Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,758 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 42,758 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,506 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,616 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 32,550 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,927 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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 XSW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XSW, 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 LG52 XSW registered?

LG52 XSW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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