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LR52 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,984 mi
Last recorded73,984 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 73,984 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity

corrosion developing on underside components

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2022 73,983 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity

corrosion developing on underside components

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 68,626 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,197 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,442 miles

Front TYRES BOTH SIDES WORN INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,376 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear on indside front tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2014 57,948 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,161 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 49,161 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,245 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,587 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,268 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,926 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 14,844 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 12,981 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 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SLK, 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 SLK registered?

LR52 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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