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DE52 DEU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

69,915 mi
Last recorded69,915 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 DEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 69,915 miles

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

centre silencer starting to rust

Fail 16 Dec 2025 69,915 miles

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

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

centre silencer starting to rust

Pass 28 Dec 2024 67,359 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 65,425 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 65,425 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 64,245 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 61,929 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,628 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 60,628 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 53,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,119 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 49,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,808 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,717 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,893 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,669 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,510 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 25,185 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,842 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 20,451 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 18,299 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,890 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 15,429 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 13,441 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 10,618 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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DE52 DEU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 DE52 DEU, 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 DE52 DEU registered?

DE52 DEU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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