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LS52 ASX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,919 mi
Last recorded104,919 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 ASX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 104,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. 225/50ZR16. 92W. Riken (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 104,919 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour And missing lens (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Faded lens (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge. 205/55R16. 91V. Winrun (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. 225/50ZR16. 92W. Riken (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 84,087 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 82,444 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken and clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Rear rusty underside condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

gearbox sweat

handbrake lever slight freeplay

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2022 82,444 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both partially blocked/weak jets (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken and clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Rear rusty underside condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

gearbox sweat

handbrake lever slight freeplay

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2021 77,776 miles

centre exhaust shield loose

steering linkage damper leaking oil

Fail 26 May 2021 77,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust shield loose

steering linkage damper leaking oil

Pass 23 Apr 2020 73,467 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,328 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 66,328 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,192 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 9 Jan 2017 46,002 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 7 Jan 2017 46,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 30 Oct 2015 42,812 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 38,889 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 35,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 35,613 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 33,179 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,676 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,893 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 24,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,074 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 18,133 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 14,088 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 9 Jan 2006 9,597 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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LS52 ASX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LS52 ASX, 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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LS52 ASX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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