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LS52 HMA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

77,799 mi
Last recorded77,799 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 HMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 77,799 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 77,796 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 74,889 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 72,317 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2023 69,870 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 67,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 64,787 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,038 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 56,922 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 52,405 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 47,547 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 46,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 45,108 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 43,534 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 43,531 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,480 miles

most brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre on 3.5mm

rear number plate started to disstort

rear pads 60% worn

Fail 28 Nov 2012 41,476 miles

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

most brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre on 3.5mm

rear number plate started to disstort

rear pads 60% worn

Pass 23 Nov 2011 37,925 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,087 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,111 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 29,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 25,481 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,159 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 22,135 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Nov 2006 18,555 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 15,489 miles

coolant warning light on

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 HMA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 LS52 HMA, 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 LS52 HMA registered?

LS52 HMA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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The MOT history for LS52 HMA shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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