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LK52 ATO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,567 mi
Last recorded91,567 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 ATO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 91,567 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 88,997 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 88,982 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached Lens (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 88,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake wear indicator on

Front Washer jets blocked sufficiently wetting screen

Pass 18 Dec 2023 88,860 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Headlamps condensating

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 82,202 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 71,564 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 71,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 71,100 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 71,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 69,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 69,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 67,813 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,722 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 64,722 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,754 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 60,754 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,297 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 59,848 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery tray corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,848 miles

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

battery tray corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,047 miles

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

battery tray corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 59,047 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

battery tray corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,742 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 55,742 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,686 miles

imbalance on front brakes 19%

Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,899 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 42,196 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

centre exhaust box is corroded

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,933 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,975 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 25,172 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LK52 ATO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LK52 ATO, 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 LK52 ATO registered?

LK52 ATO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is LK52 ATO safe to buy?

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