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LX52 OBR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,064 mi
Last recorded88,064 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,064 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2017 87,556 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 86,628 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 86,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 85,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,206 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,979 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 82,979 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,735 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,776 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,705 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,893 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,613 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,867 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 42,411 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 32,599 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 32,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 OBR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

LX52 OBR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is LX52 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX52 OBR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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