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AV52 NXZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,136 mi
Last recorded85,136 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 NXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 85,136 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 83,677 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 81,960 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 80,592 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded / joints

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides / cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 79,645 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 77,779 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 77,573 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,787 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 76,787 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,076 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 72,719 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 72,719 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,586 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 65,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,378 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 56,780 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 56,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,114 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 283,076 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)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 283,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,166 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 37,166 miles

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

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

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

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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AV52 NXZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc 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 AV52 NXZ, 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 AV52 NXZ registered?

AV52 NXZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is AV52 NXZ safe to buy?

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