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AD52 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,630 mi
Last recorded117,630 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 117,630 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point missing.

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 117,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure Both front exhaust mounting brackets corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point missing.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 107,602 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 Dec 2023 101,635 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 101,161 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 99,277 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 99,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point rubber bung missing

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under car marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 96,463 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 96,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 95,960 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 95,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 95,213 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 95,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 93,594 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 93,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 91,581 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear middle and across rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 89,789 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,456 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 82,192 miles

EM Light indecates a fault

N/S Headlight misted water ingress

Fail 17 Jan 2014 82,192 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EM Light indecates a fault

N/S Headlight misted water ingress

Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,552 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 69,142 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,837 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 55,457 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 55,457 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,884 miles

Advise, slight imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,287 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,046 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 33,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

EML light on on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AD52 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD52 SLK, 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 AD52 SLK registered?

AD52 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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