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EU52 VZY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

105,653 mi
Last recorded105,653 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 VZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 105,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 104,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 103,620 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 103,617 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water contamination (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water contamination (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 101,905 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 101,904 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 101,337 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 100,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 100,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 96,946 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 96,946 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 95,454 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Fail 23 Oct 2017 95,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lamp full of condensation (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,045 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 92,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,298 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 86,290 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 86,290 miles

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,389 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,006 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outer treads. bald on inners. 205/55/16

Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,135 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 74,135 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 65,091 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,207 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 42,125 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2008 42,125 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,253 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,519 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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EU52 VZY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EU52 VZY, 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 EU52 VZY registered?

EU52 VZY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 October 2002.

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