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LX02 SPZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

67,691 mi
Last recorded67,691 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 SPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 67,691 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 67,082 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 66,727 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 66,325 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 64,771 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 64,356 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Offside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 63,244 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 62,288 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,014 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,894 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 58,122 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 55,052 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 52,328 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 52,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,404 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,517 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,914 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 34,888 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,363 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,481 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 154,323 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 SPZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LX02 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

LX02 SPZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is LX02 SPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX02 SPZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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