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LX52 MSO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,390 mi
Last recorded44,390 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 44,390 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 44,256 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 44,006 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 43,351 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 42,808 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 41,907 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 40,153 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 39,163 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 38,176 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,929 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,183 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 35,183 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,341 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Sep 2013 31,997 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,997 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,177 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,193 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,561 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,684 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,380 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 16,824 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 13,449 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 12,892 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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LX52 MSO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MSO, 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

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What year was LX52 MSO registered?

LX52 MSO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is LX52 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX52 MSO shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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