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LJ02 NUK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,154 mi
Last recorded116,154 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 NUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 116,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 113,103 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Silencer Corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 110,003 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Silencer Corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2019 103,683 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,802 miles

Central rear silencer corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,569 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water vapour (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear end section (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 95,402 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water vapour (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear end section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 94,362 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 94,362 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 92,453 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 90,805 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 90,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 83,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 86,242 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 83,321 miles

front brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 6 May 2011 83,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2010 76,035 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 66,604 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 57,073 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 48,376 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 44,064 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 43,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue 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 NUK, 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 NUK registered?

LJ02 NUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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