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LR52 PGU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,067 mi
Last recorded43,067 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 PGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 43,067 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 42,899 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 42,557 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 42,259 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 41,863 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 41,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 40,924 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 40,489 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 39,896 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 39,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,907 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,982 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 35,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 34,025 miles

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

both front tyre's perished

Fail 5 Jul 2011 31,577 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,577 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,067 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,280 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,650 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,384 miles

O/S/F tyre outer wall has slight damage

Vehicle is fitted with plastic over sills

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 PGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LR52 PGU, 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 LR52 PGU registered?

LR52 PGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is LR52 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 PGU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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