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LJ52 RXA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

131,637 mi
Last recorded131,637 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 RXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 131,637 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 131,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 123,842 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 123,842 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 112,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 112,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 98,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 98,278 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 98,278 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 92,944 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 92,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 82,974 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 82,959 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 75,939 miles

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

damage to n/s front wing

tested wet

Pass 18 Oct 2013 68,840 miles

center exhaust corroded

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 17 Oct 2013 68,840 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

center exhaust corroded

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 15 Oct 2012 65,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,166 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,492 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 64,492 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,882 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 58,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,675 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,069 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 42,069 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 41,952 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 28,984 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 15,613 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 RXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 RXA, 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 RXA registered?

LJ52 RXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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