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BX52 VLB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,794 mi
Last recorded110,794 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 VLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 110,794 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 102,989 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 92,183 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,183 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,726 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,855 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 73,187 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 63,835 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,835 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,079 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 54,079 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,893 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,196 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,228 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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BX52 VLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BX52 VLB, 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 BX52 VLB registered?

BX52 VLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BX52 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 VLB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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