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EY52 CXZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,309 mi
Last recorded39,309 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 CXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 39,309 miles

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

Central Lower centre exhaust box in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 38,073 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 34,101 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,760 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 30,363 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

under tray fitted obscured view of full inspection check.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 30,327 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,007 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 29,869 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,814 miles

Oil leak

signs of rodent damage around engine bay

wipers slightly smear

Pass 6 Dec 2013 29,624 miles

Front wipers smear screen

Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,542 miles

Oil leak

poly vee belts starting to crack

Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,015 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,727 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 28,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs starting to wear thin

Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,095 miles

front discs starting to wear thin

Fail 23 Sep 2009 27,762 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,762 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,324 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,884 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,107 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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EY52 CXZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EY52 CXZ, 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 EY52 CXZ registered?

EY52 CXZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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