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LY02 XUK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,039 mi
Last recorded74,039 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 XUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 74,039 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 74,039 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 72,104 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 68,321 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 63,814 miles

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

both head light lens deteriorated

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2021 62,332 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 61,543 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,160 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,914 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 57,453 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,908 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,249 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,575 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 49,575 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 47,087 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,030 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 15 Apr 2011 42,083 miles

Rear tyres nearing 2mm tread

Fail 14 Apr 2011 42,083 miles

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

both rear tyres getting close to 2mm wear markers

nearside headlight has condensation in it

oil leak from oil filter housing?

slight play in both front wheel bearings

spare looks flat?

Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,766 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight outer wall damage to o/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,042 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 12,548 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 10,521 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 10,199 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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LY02 XUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LY02 XUK, 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 LY02 XUK registered?

LY02 XUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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