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AM52 BPF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,962 mi
Last recorded83,962 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 83,962 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 83,875 miles

sill covers/floor covers & engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2023 83,121 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 82,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipescovered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine,sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jun 2022 82,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipescovered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine,sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,589 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 82,589 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 80,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 78,125 miles

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

both headlights misty

Fail 29 May 2018 78,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlights misty

Pass 30 May 2017 76,627 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 74,149 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,281 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 71,238 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,906 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 62,149 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,325 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,372 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,106 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 32,993 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 32,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,920 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,194 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 19,273 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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AM52 BPF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM52 BPF, 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 AM52 BPF registered?

AM52 BPF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is AM52 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 BPF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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