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DG52 XTU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

66,147 mi
Last recorded66,147 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 XTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 66,147 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 62,525 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 61,889 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 61,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 60,687 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 59,739 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,738 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 55,868 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 55,868 miles

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 50,056 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 44,146 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 39,375 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 36,443 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 35,505 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,256 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 33,168 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,723 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 30,405 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 29,047 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,304 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 26,080 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 22,883 miles

Oil leak

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

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 XTU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 DG52 XTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG52 XTU?

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What year was DG52 XTU registered?

DG52 XTU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is DG52 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 XTU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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