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EX52 PKY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,875 mi
Last recorded161,875 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 161,875 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 155,883 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 149,469 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 140,262 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Complete exhaust system heavily corroded.

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn low on inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 140,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Complete exhaust system heavily corroded.

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn low on inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 132,538 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 122,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 122,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 114,115 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 102,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,717 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 89,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,918 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 73,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,496 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 57,496 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,928 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,870 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 17,426 miles

rear tyres have small cuts in the treads and both have 3mm of tread left. †near side front tyre has wear on the outside edge.

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 PKY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EX52 PKY, 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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EX52 PKY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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