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LJ52 UOD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,778 mi
Last recorded108,778 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 108,778 miles

underside is coated in underseal

Pass 10 Oct 2024 105,526 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Engine management light on

Pass 3 Oct 2023 99,750 miles

E.M.L

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 97,834 miles

E.m.l

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s -o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 96,516 miles

engine mil

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 96,508 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

engine mil

Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,875 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 95,875 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 94,033 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Oct 2018 92,181 miles

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

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

back box outer skin corodedd

Pass 18 Oct 2017 90,736 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 87,010 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 85,196 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 83,120 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 81,096 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,541 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 78,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 72,566 miles

it appears the N/S/R brake pipe has been painted

Fail 16 Oct 2009 72,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 62,367 miles

Advise Both front tyres wearing on the edges and deteraited but ok at the time of test.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,538 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in OSF tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2007 49,538 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in OSF tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2006 37,512 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/r jacking point rubber missing

Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,512 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r jacking point rubber missing

Pass 11 Oct 2005 24,782 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 UOD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UOD, 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 UOD registered?

LJ52 UOD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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