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LX02 YNU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,234 mi
Last recorded103,234 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 YNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 103,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 102,712 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

note corrosion to exhaust

Fail 11 Nov 2024 102,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

note corrosion to exhaust

Pass 26 Oct 2023 101,184 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 99,710 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 99,710 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 99,200 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 98,365 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 97,761 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))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 94,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,606 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mist in the offside front headlamp

Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,566 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,266 miles

slight wear on all front suspension joints

Fail 27 Mar 2013 83,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear on all front suspension joints

Fail 26 Mar 2012 81,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,261 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,168 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 74,168 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,057 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 57,372 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,888 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,718 miles

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

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)

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 YNU 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 78.3%.

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 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 YNU, 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 YNU registered?

LX02 YNU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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