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CE52 DHC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,858 mi
Last recorded78,858 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 DHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 78,858 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 78,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 78,455 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full under side car area corroded, not considered excessive

Fail 4 Jun 2025 78,446 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn middle (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides outter (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full under side car area corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 2 May 2024 75,767 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 75,767 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 72,597 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 69,962 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 67,385 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 67,385 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 63,901 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,030 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,742 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,462 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 53,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 48,792 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 48,792 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,658 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,169 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,325 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 32,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,601 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,628 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 23,640 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,949 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,547 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 11,014 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 11,014 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2005 8,087 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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CE52 DHC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CE52 DHC, 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 CE52 DHC registered?

CE52 DHC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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