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LX52 OCA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,390 mi
Last recorded107,390 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 107,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 97,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2021 97,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,020 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 88,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 82,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 69,719 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 69,719 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 60,692 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 58,124 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 55,263 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,053 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,833 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear springs rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,033 miles

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

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

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

exhaust middle section rusty

slight play to both front steering knuckles

Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,518 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 39,272 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 39,271 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 34,865 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,309 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,682 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 19,281 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 19,281 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 OCA 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 78.3%.

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 OCA, 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 OCA registered?

LX52 OCA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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