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LN02 VSA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,806 mi
Last recorded51,806 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 VSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2025 51,806 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to the extent cords displayed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML Lamp illuminated

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

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable both - corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 51,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked & perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine management light on

wipers smeary

Pass 7 Nov 2023 51,652 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 51,649 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 51,647 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,126 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 50,632 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,558 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 49,549 miles

Oil leak ()

condensation in headlights

eml light on

Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,257 miles

oil leak from gearbox

front exhaust bracket weak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,503 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 48,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,774 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2014 46,990 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres sligtly perished

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 46,742 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2012 45,613 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2011 44,440 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,384 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 40,540 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 38,325 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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LN02 VSA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LN02 VSA, 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 LN02 VSA registered?

LN02 VSA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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