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LX52 MOV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,588 mi
Last recorded88,588 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 MOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 88,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 80,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 70,733 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 70,706 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 70,684 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 70,684 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2017 70,460 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper poor but clearing effectively

Fail 27 Nov 2014 67,034 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,034 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,293 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 62,601 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 59,248 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 53,097 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 41,287 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,936 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 36,936 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 33,071 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,468 miles

ONE SECTION IN BOOT MOUNTED STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING DAMPER

Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,763 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 24,763 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 MOV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MOV, 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 MOV registered?

LX52 MOV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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