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LS52 TTX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,393 mi
Last recorded94,393 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 TTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 94,393 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Water inside head lamp.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 94,390 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Water inside head lamp.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 92,793 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 91,505 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills not checked because sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2022 89,902 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front tyres worn on edges.

General corrosion of vehicle.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 87,656 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Near side part. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 87,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Near side part. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 85,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge To wear indicators and has several cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge To wear indicators and has several cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 83,839 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 82,252 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak

Both rear coil springs corroded

Various metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Sep 2018 82,250 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers weak

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,672 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,465 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 72,724 miles

rear tyres near limit

Fail 22 Sep 2015 72,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water on inside of lens (1.8.A.1b)

rear tyres near limit

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,208 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,758 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 65,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,830 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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,083 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,299 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,410 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 37,091 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 TTX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TTX, 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 TTX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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