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LX52 NYM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,090 mi
Last recorded125,090 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 NYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 125,090 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 125,090 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 122,462 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut no cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 119,366 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 119,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 115,156 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 110,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 103,205 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,493 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Off side and near side to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 91,382 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,436 miles

Minor damage to side wall of offside front tyre. Slight uneven wear edges of nearside front tyre.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 88,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Minor damage to side wall of offside front tyre. Slight uneven wear edges of nearside front tyre.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,952 miles

Minor damage to outer side wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2012 81,952 miles

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

Minor damage to outer side wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2011 76,484 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 76,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 63,955 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 63,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 50,951 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,769 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,001 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,879 miles

front pads low

Fail 20 Sep 2006 24,253 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

FRONT PADS LOW

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 NYM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NYM, 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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LX52 NYM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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