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LJ52 RXW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,165 mi
Last recorded85,165 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 85,165 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 82,514 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 82,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 80,908 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 79,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,969 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 77,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,145 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 75,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,141 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,183 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,648 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,736 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,460 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,912 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,010 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,372 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,686 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,056 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 RXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

LJ52 RXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is LJ52 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ52 RXW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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