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R10 LCF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

84,278 mi
Last recorded84,278 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 LCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 84,278 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 72,586 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 68,388 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 65,913 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 61,891 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 58,772 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 52,422 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 52,413 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,307 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 45,620 miles

Center Exhaust System Corroded

Oil Leak

Under Shield Fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 41,608 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 41,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 37,204 miles

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

osf wiper split

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2013 28,657 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 27,508 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 26,535 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 24,957 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,481 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,598 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,502 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,711 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 16,237 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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R10 LCF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 R10 LCF, 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 R10 LCF registered?

R10 LCF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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