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LK52 MTU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,001 mi
Last recorded96,001 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 MTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 96,001 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,354 miles

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))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 93,354 miles

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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,731 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 88,107 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 88,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

E.M.L. light on

Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,254 miles

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

engine management light is on at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2015 82,557 miles

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

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

V rated tyres fitted to front W rated tyres fitted to rear

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jan 2014 78,857 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,380 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 72,701 miles

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

exhaust braket to gearbox snapped

Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,563 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres 3-4mm tread.

front exhaust bracket is broken.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 69,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 64,370 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 50,779 miles

Rear tyres near wear bars.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,403 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,696 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 26,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2005 26,538 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake pads are 1/2-3/4 worn

front tyres are worn on the outer sides only?

n/s/r brake disc is very slightly scored

parking brake comes up high

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 MTU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LK52 MTU, 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 LK52 MTU registered?

LK52 MTU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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