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LJ02 HVR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,267 mi
Last recorded70,267 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 HVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 70,267 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 69,975 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 69,049 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 69,049 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 68,949 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 68,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,848 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 67,032 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,079 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,577 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 62,134 miles

engine covers and vehicle under body trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 59,537 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 56,702 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,668 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,704 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,908 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,866 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,524 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,259 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,456 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 26,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 18,057 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 HVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVR, 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 HVR registered?

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

Is LJ02 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ02 HVR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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