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AM52 BXO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,527 mi
Last recorded80,527 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 80,527 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 80,002 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 80,002 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,370 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 78,462 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,705 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,339 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 72,302 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 69,006 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,005 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,182 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,852 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,003 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 46,003 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust middle box and back box is slight corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,331 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 23,219 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,140 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres 2mm in places

Pass 8 Nov 2006 19,417 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 15,877 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 BXO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BXO, 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 AM52 BXO registered?

AM52 BXO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is AM52 BXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 BXO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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