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EX52 SWF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,511 mi
Last recorded50,511 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 SWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,511 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin and perrishing

Center drive shaft rubber mount deteriating

Center rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not leaking

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

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

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

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

Plastic covers under engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight offside rear hand brake imbalance

Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,939 miles

Chassis slightly corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres perished on the outer sidewalls.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 43,658 miles

Centre exhaust section in poor condition.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,658 miles

Centre exhaust section in poor condition.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2010 33,492 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 33,478 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 25,174 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,011 miles

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

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

both front tyres heavily cracked and perished

n/s/f tyre outer wall poor condtion

Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,749 miles

corrosion to steering componants and front/rear suspension componants †rear discs rusty and pads low

Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,763 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 SWF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

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

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