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BD52 VZF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,246 mi
Last recorded63,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 VZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 63,246 miles

exhaust down pipe clamp loose

Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,296 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 50,506 miles

2 amber dashboard lights were lit during the test. These may require attention

nearside rear tyre is worn

restricted visability of certain vehicle components due to covers etc

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jan 2009 50,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

2 amber dashboard lights were lit during the test. These may require attention

nearside rear tyre is worn

restricted visability of certain vehicle components due to covers etc

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,399 miles

both outer sills are covered

door shuts are covered

engine covering in place

Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,944 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 36,026 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 36,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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BD52 VZF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BD52 VZF, 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 BD52 VZF registered?

BD52 VZF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is BD52 VZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 VZF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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