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LX52 XFC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,290 mi
Last recorded100,290 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 100,290 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 99,376 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 98,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 97,252 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2022 95,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2021 95,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

battery tray corroded

Pass 18 May 2020 93,551 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 91,956 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 91,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted aim.RS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted aim.RS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 86,551 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,714 miles

Front slight play front wheel bearings

flexi ferrules and brake pipes corroded

hand brake travel high

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,813 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,818 miles

rear flexis perished and ferrules corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2013 54,901 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Oct 2013 54,901 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,264 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,144 miles

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

service light on?

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,600 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 34,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 1 Oct 2009 34,651 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 10 Oct 2008 29,993 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,474 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,392 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 12,254 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 XFC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

LX52 XFC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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