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LS02 EXL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,608 mi
Last recorded61,608 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 EXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 61,608 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 61,608 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2024 60,045 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 58,345 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 58,261 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,665 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,039 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,690 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

O/S/F Exhaust bracket is broken but the system is secure.

Rusting around front subframe.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,563 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,501 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,437 miles

Exhuast cats rattling

Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,622 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,739 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,477 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 17 Mar 2008 23,798 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,359 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 13,259 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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LS02 EXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 LS02 EXL, 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 LS02 EXL registered?

LS02 EXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is LS02 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS02 EXL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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