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LM52 AJV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,590 mi
Last recorded36,590 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 AJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 36,590 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R16 - 92V Age 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 36,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 - 91V Age2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 - 91V Age2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R16 - 92V Age 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 35,548 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. Age 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear tyre. Age 2011. Also small cut to outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 35,548 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. Age 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear tyre. Age 2011. Also small cut to outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 34,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 34,085 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 32,842 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres surface cracks on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 31,810 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 31,810 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 30,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 30,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 30,619 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 30,331 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 30,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,769 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking outer edge.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 29,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking outer edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,693 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,793 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,202 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,852 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,413 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorared

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,642 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 17,755 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 17,755 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,248 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 14,938 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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LM52 AJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM52 AJV, 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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LM52 AJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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