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LJ02 EHC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,171 mi
Last recorded86,171 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 EHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 86,171 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 84,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 84,279 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 82,114 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded leading from brake flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,565 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective onto gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 76,565 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective onto gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 74,754 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 73,168 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output allowing in moisture (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 70,704 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,509 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 67,879 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 67,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 63,435 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 59,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 59,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 54,626 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,439 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 43,265 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 37,710 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 37,710 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,926 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,801 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 24,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,581 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,240 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 13,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 8,011 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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LJ02 EHC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LJ02 EHC, 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 LJ02 EHC registered?

LJ02 EHC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is LJ02 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ02 EHC shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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