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LJ02 HNT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

29,846 mi
Last recorded29,846 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 HNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 29,846 miles

Wet test carried out & undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2025 27,018 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both central metal hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front & rear subframes/suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 24,431 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer, both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension components & subframe corroded (fount & rear)

Pass 22 Feb 2023 23,291 miles

Bonnet strut - no longer works

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 22,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 21,372 miles

bonnet gas spring not holding bonnet open

Pass 6 Mar 2020 20,196 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 20,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to side wall - also perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 18,473 miles

bonnet gas spring not holding bonnet up

Fail 1 Mar 2019 18,473 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet gas spring not holding bonnet up

Pass 5 Mar 2018 16,222 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 14,102 miles

reset air bag light at time of test and stayed off

Fail 10 Mar 2017 14,102 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

reset air bag light at time of test and stayed off

Fail 9 Mar 2017 14,096 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,167 miles

all tyres cracks in tread pattern

Pass 4 Apr 2013 12,148 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 12,146 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet strut

Pass 2 Apr 2012 11,958 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 11,906 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,786 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 11,292 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 10,687 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 10,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 10,127 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 9,163 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 HNT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HNT, 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 HNT registered?

LJ02 HNT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is LJ02 HNT safe to buy?

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