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CU52 OUH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,373 mi
Last recorded99,373 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 OUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 99,373 miles

Central exhaust earth strap broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 May 2025 99,306 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

center exhaust system corroded

exhaust earth strap broken

Pass 7 May 2024 94,747 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 91,948 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 91,324 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 91,322 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to N/S/R brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 88,402 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 86,124 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 86,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 83,604 miles

Front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2018 81,987 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2017 78,397 miles

2 XF/TYRES IE'S WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

245/40/17 X 2 REAERS 225/45/17 X 2 FRONTS

CENTRE EX BOX H/S/CORR(PIN HOLES)

PLASTIC CIOVERS X3

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Pass 26 May 2016 77,493 miles

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

225/45/17 X 2 FRONTS

245/40/17 X 2 REARS

CENTER EX H/SHIELD /PEELING ETC

OSR MAIN SUS CRADLE MOUNT S/CVORR-PODOT-MONITOR

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Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,889 miles

2 XOUTER SILLS PLASTICS

225/45/17 X 2 FRONTS

245/40/17 X 2 REARS

CEN TRE EX BOX H/SHIELD CORRODED

OSR MAIN CRADLE SUS MOUNT S/CORR

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Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,791 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust system deteriorated & corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 65,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,228 miles

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

n/s/r spring bottom coil rusted

Fail 15 Oct 2010 59,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r spring bottom coil rusted

Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,848 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,620 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,225 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 38,225 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,075 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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CU52 OUH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CU52 OUH, 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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CU52 OUH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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