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LX52 NZF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,215 mi
Last recorded51,215 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 51,215 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Nov 2020 51,215 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 51,200 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 51,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 51,187 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Lense cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,170 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Rear Light lense cracked but no white light to rear.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracking with age.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,972 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 50,971 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 50,397 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,329 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 45,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2013 45,927 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2012 43,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

steering box has play when locked side to side

Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,840 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust bracket brocken.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,476 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 18 Aug 2008 39,259 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,971 miles

centre exhaust silencer box corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,608 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 NZF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NZF, 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 NZF registered?

LX52 NZF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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