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LM02 VXW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,731 mi
Last recorded85,731 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 VXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 85,731 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 81,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wet inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + cannot fully see rear inners! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + cannot fully see! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 81,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wet inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + cannot fully see rear inners! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + cannot fully see! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 78,577 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 73,484 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 69,725 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 67,749 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,679 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,533 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,512 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,265 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 66,021 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 64,242 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,021 miles

slight play detected at nearside/offside front wheels

Fail 26 Jul 2013 59,905 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

reverse lights not working

slight play detected at nearside/offside front wheels

Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,345 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,574 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jul 2011 47,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2010 46,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,689 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 44,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,732 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 42,468 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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LM02 VXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM02 VXW, 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 LM02 VXW registered?

LM02 VXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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The MOT history for LM02 VXW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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