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YX52 LZH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

86,930 mi
Last recorded86,930 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 LZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 86,930 miles

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

engine covers under trays present

Pass 16 Jan 2025 84,904 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2024 83,649 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2023 80,068 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,486 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 78,268 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2021 78,267 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2019 76,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 11 Nov 2019 76,653 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,597 miles

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

engine covers under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,153 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,554 miles

covers trays fitted

gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2016 71,553 miles

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

covers trays fitted

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer badly corroded

transmission oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 69,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer badly corroded

transmission oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,535 miles

exhaust system corroded

front pipe forward most mounting loose and corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2014 68,526 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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)

exhaust system corroded

front pipe forward most mounting loose and corroded

transmission oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 67,391 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

exhaust system corroded

gearbox oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2013 66,280 miles

gear box oil leak

rear brake pads low

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 2 May 2012 64,528 miles

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

centre exhaust poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2011 62,261 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,227 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,769 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,358 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,982 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,362 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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YX52 LZH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YX52 LZH, 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 YX52 LZH registered?

YX52 LZH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is YX52 LZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX52 LZH shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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