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LX52 LTN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,053 mi
Last recorded77,053 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 LTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 77,053 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside efficiency low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 76,285 miles

Central Rear centre bearing has slight free play in bush

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front child seat fitted

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

all brake pipes corroded

all brake pipes covered in copper slip

Fail 27 Feb 2020 76,285 miles

Central Rear centre bearing has slight free play in bush

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

all brake pipes corroded

all brake pipes covered in copper slip

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,838 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 64,724 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 64,724 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 62,153 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 57,563 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,563 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 49,177 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damp in offside headlamp

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge

offside front tyre tread on wear bars and very low on inner edge - no visible tread - replace soon

offside rear outer brake pad getting low

sill covers fitted

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,723 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,794 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,249 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 22,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,085 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,552 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 15,933 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 15,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2006 12,854 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 9,853 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 16 Sep 2005 9,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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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LX52 LTN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LX52 LTN, 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 LX52 LTN registered?

LX52 LTN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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