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LO51 LFN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,295 mi
Last recorded119,295 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 LFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 119,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 119,243 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in arch by suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from left to right (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 115,373 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 112,448 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working partially inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all shock absorber casings corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2023 110,343 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

underside of vehicle and components have surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2022 107,334 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 101,620 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 94,150 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 91,574 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 83,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2018 83,339 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 76,327 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 76,285 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 74,275 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,477 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,809 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,590 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,256 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,266 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,741 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 12 Nov 2007 46,320 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 46,320 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 39,989 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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LO51 LFN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LO51 LFN, 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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LO51 LFN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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