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LX02 MXY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

96,054 mi
Last recorded96,054 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 MXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 96,054 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 96,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 95,647 miles

Engine MIL illuminated

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 95,512 miles

Eml on

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))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 95,141 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))

e.m.light on

Pass 15 Mar 2022 94,728 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 94,454 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 94,179 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,463 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 90,010 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 85,857 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 81,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 77,720 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

condition of wipers

Pass 15 Mar 2014 73,010 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 68,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,596 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,355 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Mar 2011 57,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,333 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,079 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,638 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,010 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,238 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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LX02 MXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LX02 MXY, 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 LX02 MXY registered?

LX02 MXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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