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CX52 DLN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,647 mi
Last recorded55,647 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 DLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 55,647 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 54,324 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 53,992 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 53,193 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 53,193 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 May 2021 52,615 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,265 miles

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

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

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

keep check on n/s/f tyre wear.undertrays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,821 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,875 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,979 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 46,978 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,881 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 46,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,344 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,306 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,625 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,703 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,929 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,820 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,069 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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CX52 DLN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CX52 DLN, 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 CX52 DLN registered?

CX52 DLN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for CX52 DLN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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