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LJ52 NNT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

120,972 mi
Last recorded120,972 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 NNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 120,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 93,488 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 93,488 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 92,090 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 outer wheel arches have slight corrosion

corrosion under car and on suspension parts

protective covers are fitted below vehicle

Pass 10 May 2022 88,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head light has some water in ok for now ,but will need attention before next test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head light has water in will need attention before next test (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust middle section bolt missing

fuel line corroded ok for now

rear water leak back of engine

Fail 5 May 2022 88,671 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure middle prop rubber mounting split (6.1.7 (f) (i))

rear water leak back of engine

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head light has some water in ok for now ,but will need attention before next test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head light has water in will need attention before next test (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust middle section bolt missing

fuel line corroded ok for now

Pass 26 Apr 2021 86,072 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

slight play in steering component.

Fail 26 Apr 2021 86,070 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

slight play in steering component.

Pass 7 May 2020 83,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber mount deteriorated not excessive movement (6.1.7 (b) (i))

centre section of exhaust corroded

unable to test some brake pipes due to covers

Fail 7 May 2020 83,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber mount deteriorated not excessive movement (6.1.7 (b) (i))

centre section of exhaust corroded

unable to test some brake pipes due to covers

Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,551 miles

oil leaks

Fail 13 Feb 2019 80,550 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 67,176 miles

oil leak

unable to test some underside components due to covers

Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,581 miles

slight oil leak

unable to test most lower engine area due to covers

Pass 3 Feb 2016 58,945 miles

oil leak

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,420 miles

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

Oil leak

both front foglights inop.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,824 miles

o/s/r brake pad getting low

Fail 12 Feb 2014 47,739 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r brake pad getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,093 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,321 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 15 Feb 2011 30,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,209 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,624 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both wiper blades starting to split

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2010 26,624 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blades starting to split

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,898 miles

near side front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 24 Oct 2008 20,898 miles

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

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

near side front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 13 Dec 2007 15,936 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 10,317 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 6,049 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 NNT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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