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FH52 OEG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,058 mi
Last recorded73,058 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 OEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 73,058 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 73,045 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 72,866 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2023 72,866 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 70,417 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 1 Dec 2021 67,300 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 7 Dec 2020 65,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 61,927 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 57,784 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 57,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and pealing off

Pass 30 Nov 2016 56,558 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 55,046 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 53,052 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 53,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 49,665 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 46,074 miles

Bonnet release handle damaged. Still able to open bonnet with cable

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,168 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 42,112 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,243 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,176 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 33,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,410 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)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 30,358 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 28 Nov 2007 24,796 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,449 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 15,460 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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FH52 OEG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FH52 OEG, 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

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What year was FH52 OEG registered?

FH52 OEG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is FH52 OEG safe to buy?

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