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BW52 TZZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,716 mi
Last recorded78,716 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 TZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2025 78,716 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all rear bush's perrished

heavy corrosion underside of vechicle

Pass 23 Dec 2021 75,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,900 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 70,398 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 67,085 miles

Body corrosion - wheel arches & sills

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Exhaust outer casings corroded

Front & Rear suspension subframes corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Dec 2017 64,785 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear brake pipes to flexi's slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 62,284 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2016 62,284 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 59,595 miles

Body has slight corrosion arches (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 56,344 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,800 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 5 Dec 2012 49,617 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 49,617 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 46,212 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,666 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,559 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 39,559 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 34,610 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,844 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,503 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 14,218 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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BW52 TZZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BW52 TZZ, 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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BW52 TZZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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