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LM52 ETZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

112,284 mi
Last recorded112,284 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 ETZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 112,284 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 105,764 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 105,764 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 98,327 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 92,250 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel has been welded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 89,767 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,414 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 87,395 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 87,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 84,554 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 80,459 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,734 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 76,617 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,014 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 74,014 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 70,555 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,429 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 63,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 57,592 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,377 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 48,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,137 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,901 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 28,651 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 ETZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LM52 ETZ, 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 LM52 ETZ registered?

LM52 ETZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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The MOT history for LM52 ETZ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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