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BB52 CPB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

126,648 mi
Last recorded126,648 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB52 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 126,648 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle has under-seal applied throughout underside of vehicle.

Pass 30 Sep 2022 126,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside undercoated

front wing has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2022 126,143 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside undercoated

front wing has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2022 122,046 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 121,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 113,953 miles

Nearside Front wing has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 113,950 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 Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 113,676 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 113,169 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 112,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 111,873 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 111,871 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 110,837 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 110,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 109,956 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 109,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 104,678 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 104,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 98,316 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,923 miles

Bulb out warning lamp on. All lamps ok

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

Slight play in N/S steering idler arm

Fail 9 Oct 2012 96,117 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Bulb out warning lamp on. All lamps ok

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

Slight play in N/S steering idler arm

Pass 17 Oct 2011 92,538 miles

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

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

Slight play n/s steering idler arm

Fail 17 Oct 2011 92,538 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Slight play n/s steering idler arm

Pass 12 Oct 2010 89,637 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 89,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 86,179 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 86,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 74,724 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 63,076 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,308 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 37,820 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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BB52 CPB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 BB52 CPB, 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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BB52 CPB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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