CarVerify

Free Car Check

LX52 LWJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,107 mi
Last recorded69,107 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 LWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 69,107 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,652 miles

exhaust rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2017 61,599 miles

TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered.boot struts weak & not holding open.damp in vehicle.cuts & abrasions to nsf & nsr tyre outer sidewalls.

various wheel rims kerb grazed.plastic oversills & front undershields fitted.exhaust system corroding.evidence of being stood without use.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 61,597 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered.boot struts weak & not holding open.damp in vehicle.cuts & abrasions to nsf & nsr tyre outer sidewalls.

various wheel rims kerb grazed.plastic oversills & front undershields fitted.exhaust system corroding.evidence of being stood without use.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 61,371 miles

cuts & abrasions to front tyre outer sidewalls.alloy wheel rims kerb grazed

front wiper blades slightly streaking,slight chips in windscreen.

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,boot struts weak & not holding boot open.

plastic overills & undershields fitted,exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 61,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,engine coolant lamp randomly lights-level ok.slight cuts in front tyre outer sidewalls,some wheel rims kerb grazed,exhaust system & some underbody parts/fittings starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,120 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 61,118 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,976 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,360 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,952 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 19 Oct 2009 49,886 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 45,037 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,575 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,827 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 32,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 30,561 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LX52 LWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LX52 LWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LX52 LWJ?

You can check the full history of LX52 LWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LX52 LWJ registered?

LX52 LWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is LX52 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX52 LWJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX52 LWJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LX52 LWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.