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LK52 ZHU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,453 mi
Last recorded89,453 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 89,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 86,992 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 86,992 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 84,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 84,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 82,022 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 75,625 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 71,652 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reverse light innop

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 65,916 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 65,915 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 54,504 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,500 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,202 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 47,202 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,750 miles

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

offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall unable to see cords

Pass 28 Oct 2013 44,213 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 42,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

off side front tyre side wall damage

off side rear tyre cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2010 35,705 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,833 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 32,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL CUTS AND INNER TREAD WEAR

Fail 12 Sep 2008 31,163 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL CUT

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,163 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL CUT

Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,220 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL CUT

Pass 16 Sep 2006 22,485 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 22,485 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 29 Sep 2005 10,341 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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LK52 ZHU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

LK52 ZHU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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