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LJ02 NZF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

94,334 mi
Last recorded94,334 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 94,334 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 94,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 93,657 miles

Both front wings corroded

Rear Suspension components have noisy bushes

Pass 8 Dec 2023 92,039 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

both front body wings corroded

front suspension some components have corrosion

rear suspension some components have corrosion and worn noisy bushes

Pass 4 Nov 2022 86,660 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,193 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,629 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 83,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top support mount on suspension arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 73,229 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,844 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in the light (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in the light (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 72,844 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in the light (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in the light (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,459 miles

BONNET DIFFICULT TO LATCH DOWN SECURELY AT TIMES????

FRONT/REAR BODY BRACE BAR RODS SURFACES CORRODED SLIGHTLY

OIL LEAK AUTO GEAR BOX SUMP TRAY / PIPE UNION AREA????

TYRE PRESSURES LOOK LOW???

Fail 23 Sep 2015 71,459 miles

BONNET DIFFICULT TO LATCH DOWN SECURELY AT TIMES????

FRONT/REAR BODY BRACE BAR RODS SURFACES CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO BULB IMAGE / UNIT VERY DAMP INSIDE / NO AIM TEST (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working SIDE LAMP BULB INOPERATIVE (1.1.A.3b)

OIL LEAK AUTO GEAR BOX SUMP TRAY / PIPE UNION AREA????

TYRE PRESSURES LOOK LOW???

Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 69,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,535 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)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 63,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,582 miles

both rear tyres treads 2-3mm

front inner brake pad linings look worn / slightly low???

Fail 30 Aug 2011 60,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres treads 2-3mm

front inner brake pad linings look worn / slightly low???

Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,498 miles

both rear tyres treads 3mm

brake fluid on inside tyre/ road wheel / hanging on lower edge brake backing plate area????? level correct/ no leaks today

Fail 20 Aug 2010 56,498 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

both rear tyres treads 3mm

brake fluid on inside tyre/ road wheel / hanging on lower edge brake backing plate area????? level correct/ no leaks today

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,261 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 51,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,187 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 47,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,772 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,674 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 NZF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 NZF, 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 NZF registered?

LJ02 NZF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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