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FE52 HVF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,626 mi
Last recorded105,626 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 HVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 105,626 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 105,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,204 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 75,367 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 75,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 62,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 62,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 53,492 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,136 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,048 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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FE52 HVF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE52 HVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE52 HVF?

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What year was FE52 HVF registered?

FE52 HVF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is FE52 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 HVF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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