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LS52 MXP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,612 mi
Last recorded122,612 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 MXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 122,612 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 111,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 109,410 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 109,454 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 108,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 104,834 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 100,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 94,081 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 90,184 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 83,894 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 74,564 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 74,563 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,107 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,166 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,252 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 49,006 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,391 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 39,713 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 39,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 MXP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

LS52 MXP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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