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LJ02 NPN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,115 mi
Last recorded79,115 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 79,115 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 79,106 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 79,083 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2016 78,441 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 78,441 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,987 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,727 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 74,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 72,761 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 71,170 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 66,591 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s washer jet inop (water still on screen)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,292 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 53,292 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 47,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,456 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 42,836 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 NPN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NPN, 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 NPN registered?

LJ02 NPN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is LJ02 NPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ02 NPN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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