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LJ52 TWY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,618 mi
Last recorded35,618 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 TWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 35,618 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 35,016 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 34,269 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 33,785 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight up and down free play in steering column

Pass 25 Aug 2022 33,443 miles

Both front exhaust down-pipe brackets broken

Pass 17 Aug 2021 33,199 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 32,766 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 32,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 32,007 miles

Both rear brake hose connections slightly corroded

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering absorber (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Aug 2018 32,007 miles

Both rear brake hose connections slightly corroded

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering absorber (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Aug 2017 31,229 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 30,182 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 29,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wing mirror cover slightly insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,340 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2013 27,403 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,677 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 25,712 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,830 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 23,315 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,330 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,581 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 TWY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 TWY, 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 TWY registered?

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

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