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LX52 OCJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,615 mi
Last recorded102,615 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 OCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 102,615 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 97,653 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 97,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 95,322 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 95,322 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 93,021 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 90,376 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 89,608 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,970 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 88,019 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

front windscreen washers partly blocked

Fail 12 Mar 2016 85,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

front windscreen washers partly blocked

Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,861 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 71,380 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 16 Mar 2012 65,118 miles

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

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

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

front wipers worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,421 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,469 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 6 Sep 2008 40,364 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,635 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 32,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 26,166 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 20,634 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 20,634 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 OCJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OCJ, 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 OCJ registered?

LX52 OCJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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