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LR52 NTU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,643 mi
Last recorded155,643 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 NTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 155,643 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 155,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 149,335 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 149,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 145,263 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 145,263 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 141,254 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 141,254 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 135,896 miles

service light is on ?

Fail 13 Aug 2018 135,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

service light is on ?

Pass 7 Aug 2017 130,796 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 130,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 128,018 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 125,324 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 121,881 miles

Exhaust mount missing but system is still adequately supported

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 117,306 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket broken, system is still adequately supported

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 117,306 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust mounting bracket broken, system is still adequately supported

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 101,125 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 90,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 90,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 80,986 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,555 miles

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)

Oil leak

replace front tyres as soon as possible

Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,519 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,571 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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LR52 NTU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR52 NTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR52 NTU registered?

LR52 NTU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is LR52 NTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 NTU shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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