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BX52 VMK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,104 mi
Last recorded128,104 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 128,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also deteriated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

corrosion underside vehicle - front and rear suspension components and subframe, exhaust system

Pass 22 Sep 2018 121,686 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

surface rust underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2018 121,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

surface rust underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2017 118,538 miles

engine managmant light one

Fail 23 Jun 2017 118,538 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine managmant light one

Pass 29 Jun 2016 115,102 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 108,156 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 102,961 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2013 97,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 87,251 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 87,251 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,011 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 66,419 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 56,919 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 52,858 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,060 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 41,046 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 VMK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BX52 VMK, 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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BX52 VMK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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