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BG52 ASV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,178 mi
Last recorded94,178 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ASV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 94,178 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 93,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 91,710 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 90,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2021 89,903 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,965 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 88,386 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 89,267 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 89,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 85,166 miles

Central silencer corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Oil leak at gearbox ()

Pass 2 May 2017 84,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cracking on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak at gearbox ()

centre silencer corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 83,863 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

centre silencer corroded

oil leak at gearbox

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both --- front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,733 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,610 miles

both front wipers deteriorating

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 70,690 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 65,387 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 65,387 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 49,711 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 35,019 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 35,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 34,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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 29 Apr 2009 24,051 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 20,406 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 17,837 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)

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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BG52 ASV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BG52 ASV, 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 BG52 ASV registered?

BG52 ASV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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