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BU52 XYR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,847 mi
Last recorded61,847 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 61,847 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2026 61,847 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Fail 18 May 2026 61,759 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Central exhaust detriorated

Pass 23 May 2025 61,442 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2024 60,781 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 May 2023 60,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2022 59,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 31 Mar 2021 58,614 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2019 57,436 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2018 56,370 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2018 56,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,080 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2016 53,960 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,937 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,436 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,223 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,396 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,054 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,510 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 44,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jun 2008 43,132 miles

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

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)

Offside Front 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 26 Jun 2007 40,945 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 38,799 miles

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

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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BU52 XYR 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 BU52 XYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 XYR registered?

BU52 XYR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is BU52 XYR safe to buy?

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