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AE52 HNH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,796 mi
Last recorded117,796 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 117,796 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 114,364 miles

Bonnet pull by pliers

Car would benefit from waxoyl of suspension and springs

Clutch return spring now removed

Some metal brake pipes quite rusty at clips.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 110,952 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 110,952 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 104,363 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 97,010 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,054 miles

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)

both front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,724 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r inner half shaft joint gaitor weeping slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2011 59,662 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f directional indicator lens misted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,662 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f directional indicator lens misted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,992 miles

exhaust slightly weak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,534 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O/S/R diff side seal has a misting of oil

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate delaminating

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,703 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front and rear tyres show signs of perishing

oil around diff and fuel filter cover

Pass 16 Sep 2006 27,413 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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AE52 HNH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AE52 HNH, 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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AE52 HNH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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