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YG52 LXK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

47,837 mi
Last recorded47,837 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 LXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 47,837 miles

Indicator switch faulty Nearside doesn't self cancel (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 44,388 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 42,902 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 41,782 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 40,570 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 39,369 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 39,205 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 39,177 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 38,960 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 37,631 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,995 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 35,992 miles

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

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

front wipers deteriorating.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 34,421 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 33,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 32,156 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,013 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,963 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,152 miles

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

slight wear o/s steering

Pass 16 Aug 2007 22,051 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,497 miles

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

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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YG52 LXK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YG52 LXK, 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 YG52 LXK registered?

YG52 LXK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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