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LM52 EOL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,100 mi
Last recorded122,100 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 EOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 122,100 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 122,100 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 115,369 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 115,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 102,427 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside+nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

several corrosion build up underneath

Fail 1 Aug 2022 102,427 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside+nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure backing plate insecure fouling against wheel (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced too bright (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded offside+nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

several corrosion build up underneath

Pass 31 Jul 2021 93,193 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 93,160 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 87,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2018 87,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2017 84,525 miles

All four tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

Pass 16 May 2016 81,520 miles

Centre minor play in steering centre link

Offside Front ball joint rubber splitting/ cracking

Pass 6 May 2015 63,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 78,423 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 68,707 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,798 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 61,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,503 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,896 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 48,119 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 44,762 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 44,762 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 39,863 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 EOL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EOL, 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 EOL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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