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LJ52 ATF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,258 mi
Last recorded47,258 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 ATF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 47,258 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 47,258 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 46,667 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 15 Jun 2021 46,166 miles

All brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2019 44,598 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 44,029 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 42,533 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

ENGINE MAN LIGHT ON

Pass 24 Jun 2016 40,007 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 40,007 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 37,837 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 37,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 37,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

corrosion to all disc braking surface area

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs obscured by lower arms

Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

corrosion to all disc braking surface area

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs obscured by lower arms

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,271 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 36,222 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,094 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,995 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,769 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 32,769 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,400 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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LJ52 ATF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ52 ATF, 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 LJ52 ATF registered?

LJ52 ATF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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