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52 DS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,960 mi
Last recorded33,960 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 DS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 33,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front + nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wings corroded + deteriorating

exhaust rear section deteriorating

front + rear susp. components starting to corrode

Fail 18 Aug 2025 33,960 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split excessively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front + nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wings corroded + deteriorating

exhaust rear section deteriorating

front + rear susp. components starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2024 33,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front + nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wings corroded + offside bumper corner slightly insecure

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2023 31,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front wing corroded + bumper corner slightly insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2022 29,531 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2021 27,682 miles

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

exhaust centre section deteriorating

front + rear susp. components slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2021 27,678 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

exhaust centre section deteriorating

front + rear susp. components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 25,895 miles

exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorating

Fail 11 Aug 2020 25,890 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2019 24,878 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2018 23,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear part of exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2017 22,541 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 21,216 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,708 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 18,694 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 18,213 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,417 miles

centre rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Aug 2011 17,071 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 16,298 miles

offside door mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,563 miles

offside door mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2007 14,609 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 12,874 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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52 DS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 52 DS, 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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52 DS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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