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NX52 LGU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,919 mi
Last recorded127,919 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX52 LGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 127,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 126,771 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 125,384 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 125,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 124,272 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 122,159 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 120,554 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 120,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 118,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

cover under engine and on outer sills obstructing view.

front tyre size 205/55 16 rear 225/50 16

n/s washer blocked.

steering damper arm damp.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 118,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

cover under engine and on outer sills obstructing view.

front tyre size 205/55 16 rear 225/50 16

n/s washer blocked.

steering damper arm damp.

Pass 4 Dec 2010 113,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 113,375 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Dec 2009 106,734 miles

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

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

Oil leak

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

front tyre size 205/55 16 rear 225/50 16

Pass 4 Dec 2008 101,074 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

covers under vehicle obstructing full inspection

Pass 2 Jan 2008 92,977 miles

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

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

covers under engine and on outer sills obstructing view.

front tyre size 205/65 15 rear 225/60 15.

o/s/f exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 86,005 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 83,980 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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NX52 LGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 NX52 LGU, 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 NX52 LGU registered?

NX52 LGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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