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BG52 XWF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,546 mi
Last recorded145,546 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 145,546 miles

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 145,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 137,393 miles

engine management light on

exhaust centre silencer corroded

front downpipe exhaust bracket broken and centre bracket has been welded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 137,237 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported BOTH FRONT SUPPORT BRACKETS broken away (7.1.1)

engine management light on

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 131,730 miles

engine management light on.

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 124,678 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges.

exhaust centre section corroded.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 124,678 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

both front tyres worn inner edges.

exhaust centre section corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 117,171 miles

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

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

surface corrosion on both the rear brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2014 107,055 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 97,041 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 88,357 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,298 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,084 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 70,661 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 60,823 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,134 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,707 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 25,645 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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BG52 XWF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG52 XWF, 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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BG52 XWF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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