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AU52 BLX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,226 mi
Last recorded124,226 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 BLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 124,226 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 123,675 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 121,707 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 118,735 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 118,371 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 118,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near upper coil spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside 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))

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front and rear arches corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes around rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Where the sub frame bolts to the body both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 111,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust support/hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes around and above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to bodywork at rear underside of car

front and rear arches corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2021 111,963 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central exhaust silencer badly corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust support/hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes around and above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to bodywork at rear underside of car

front and rear arches corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 107,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunvisor (3.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2020 107,892 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunvisor (3.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2019 97,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 97,516 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor will not stay up (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 87,770 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 77,687 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,528 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,492 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 58,491 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 54,656 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape (205/55/16W) budget

Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise srs lamp on intermittently

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,050 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 23,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,659 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

offside front tyre cracking and splitting along tread blocks

Fail 9 Sep 2010 22,659 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre cracking and splitting along tread blocks

Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,067 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,213 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,926 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,808 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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AU52 BLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU52 BLX, 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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AU52 BLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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