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LK02 ZVS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,383 mi
Last recorded58,383 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 ZVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 58,383 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 58,383 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective head lights discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 57,694 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 56,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also over 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also over 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also over 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also over 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 55,840 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres displaying age related cracking x 2

all brake discs displaying wear x4

Fail 23 Aug 2021 55,827 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres displaying age related cracking x 2

Pass 9 Jun 2020 55,597 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,440 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2018 55,333 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 55,320 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 55,251 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,771 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,896 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 51,313 miles

P/A/S pipes damp

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Jul 2012 51,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear indicators near white

Both rear tyres perishing

N/S/R tyre on 2mm

P/A/S pipes damp

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,819 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 48,819 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers smearing front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,265 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 45,730 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 39,340 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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LK02 ZVS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LK02 ZVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK02 ZVS registered?

LK02 ZVS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is LK02 ZVS safe to buy?

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