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LT52 CFY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,862 mi
Last recorded75,862 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 CFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 75,862 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 73,358 miles

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

Front slight play in steering linkages

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 70,901 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 70,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 67,613 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 65,617 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,082 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 62,547 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 59,313 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 57,067 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 54,880 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 52,477 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 26 Nov 2014 49,828 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,980 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,014 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,938 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,705 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 37,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,392 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 35,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,141 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 24,969 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,203 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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LT52 CFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LT52 CFY, 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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LT52 CFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 December 2002.

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