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LJ02 TGU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,434 mi
Last recorded115,434 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 TGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 115,434 miles

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

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

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

play in steering box and joints

Fail 26 Feb 2024 115,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

play in steering box and joints

Pass 21 Feb 2023 113,072 miles

EML Warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Water pump bearing noisy..

Fail 20 Feb 2023 113,072 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EML Warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Water pump bearing noisy..

Pass 23 Feb 2022 109,335 miles

All wheel arches are corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet struts are weak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Condensation in os front headlamp

Engine Management Light is ON

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

Handbrake travel is high

Handbrake travel is slightly high

Ns front fog lamp is damaged

Os front fog lamp is loose

Prop shaft centre bearing rubber is perishing

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

Rear subframe mounting points are corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 105,155 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet stays are very weak

Front and rear wheel arches are corroded

Ns front fog lamp lens is cracked

Os front fog lamp is insecure

Os headlamp is condensation inside lens

Rear Coil spring corroded Both at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Rear sub frame mounts are corroded

Underside of vehicle is slightly corroded in places

Fail 17 Feb 2021 105,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet stays are very weak

Engine management light is ON

Front and rear wheel arches are corroded

Ns front fog lamp lens is cracked

Os front fog lamp is insecure

Os headlamp is condensation inside lens

Rear Coil spring corroded Both at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Rear sub frame mounts are corroded

Underside of vehicle is slightly corroded in places

Pass 2 Mar 2020 101,638 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 101,638 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 93,266 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 93,265 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 80,657 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 80,657 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 72,117 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 65,927 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,590 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,172 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,128 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 40,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 40,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,353 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 27,661 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 27,661 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,182 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 19,637 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,188 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,751 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 TGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

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

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