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LJ02 HRR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,240 mi
Last recorded89,240 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 HRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 89,240 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 89,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,233 miles

n/s rack arm slight play

Fail 30 Aug 2018 89,233 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s rack arm slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2017 89,219 miles

n/s rack arm slight play

Fail 29 Aug 2017 89,219 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rack arm slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,213 miles

Nearside rack arm slight play

Offside Rear floor rusted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 89,213 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rack arm slight play

Offside Rear floor rusted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 89,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,898 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,658 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 23 May 2013 69,690 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,934 miles

exhaust mounting corroded off...still secure

Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,145 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 62,044 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,040 miles

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

front tyres rubbing inner edges off

Pass 19 May 2009 56,394 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 51,700 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 47,733 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 34,010 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 4 Jul 2005 20,496 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 HRR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HRR, 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 HRR registered?

LJ02 HRR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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