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DG52 XTA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,508 mi
Last recorded112,508 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 XTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 112,508 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 110,226 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner wheel arch corroded N/S/F

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 107,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 104,542 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 104,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 102,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded under head lamp

Pass 15 May 2019 99,347 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 99,347 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 95,153 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 90,639 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside track control arm boot twisted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,836 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,879 miles

Nearside rear jacking point missing

Fail 20 Aug 2014 80,878 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear jacking point missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,840 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,238 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 62,815 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,300 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,780 miles

engine, underbody and sill covers fitted

offside front exhaust mounting in the early stages of corrosion/fracture

rear disc pads low

rear tyres close to wear limits

Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,339 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,107 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,247 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 17,105 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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DG52 XTA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DG52 XTA, 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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DG52 XTA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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