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BW52 OYV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,906 mi
Last recorded114,906 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 114,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 103,842 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,438 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 101,438 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 98,844 miles

engine light on

n/s headlamp image deteriorating

n/s/f tyre going out of shape inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2014 98,844 miles

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

engine light on

n/s headlamp image deteriorating

n/s/f tyre going out of shape inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 94,145 miles

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)

rear exhaust corrode (not leaking)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 88,919 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 84,462 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 84,462 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 79,985 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 75,373 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 75,373 miles

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

driver's mirror starting to discolour

Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,391 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 65,606 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 60,551 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 60,551 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 11 Oct 2005 45,292 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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BW52 OYV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW52 OYV, 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 BW52 OYV registered?

BW52 OYV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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The MOT history for BW52 OYV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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