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LX02 SSK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,674 mi
Last recorded98,674 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 SSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 98,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 95,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 92,008 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 90,537 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower exhaust to rear mounting heavily corroded at join

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre of screen stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small area of scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 90,527 miles

Offside Front Upper Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault bas esp light illuminated (7.12 (e))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower exhaust to rear mounting heavily corroded at join

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre of screen stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small area of scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 90,063 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose to resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear centre section to rear exhaust join heavily corroded securing bolts

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 86,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 VERY URGENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY URGENT 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 86,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 VERY URGENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY URGENT 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 79,791 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,907 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 73,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 69,032 miles

Offside Front headlamp poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,197 miles

Both front indicators are fading from amber towards white.

Condensation inside offside headlamp, slightly affecting beam pattern..

Corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes.

Nearside screenwasher does not work but just enough water supplied by offside to effect cleaning.

Slight insecurity in battery mounting.

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 64,197 miles

Both front indicators are fading from amber towards white.

Condensation inside offside headlamp, slightly affecting beam pattern..

Corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes.

Nearside screenwasher does not work but just enough water supplied by offside to effect cleaning.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight insecurity in battery mounting.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,656 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 60,654 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 60,244 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 60,241 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

midle exhaust box corroded

nearside front tyre damaged outer wall, perished

offside front tyre slightly damaged outer wall

offside front tyre worn inner edge, perished

Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,447 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,495 miles

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm. advise on wear to front brake discs.font brake pads wearing thin, and showing warning lamp on dash

Pass 23 May 2008 42,093 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,706 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 32,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

scratches on bonnet boot and offside front door

Pass 6 Mar 2006 25,763 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 SSK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SSK, 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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LX02 SSK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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