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EX52 HWC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,946 mi
Last recorded59,946 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 HWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 59,946 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 59,901 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,839 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 59,754 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 59,678 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 59,421 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 59,080 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 58,694 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 58,113 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 57,546 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 56,959 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 56,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 55,341 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 54,238 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 52,375 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Fail 3 May 2011 52,373 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 21 May 2010 51,041 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 49,401 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES, TOP MOUNTS AND BRAKE PIVOT DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 28 May 2008 46,921 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,026 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 43,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 33,022 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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EX52 HWC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EX52 HWC, 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 EX52 HWC registered?

EX52 HWC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is EX52 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 HWC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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