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FH52 RNN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,061 mi
Last recorded63,061 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 63,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2025 58,116 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 52,931 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 52,928 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 52,222 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 51,711 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 51,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 48,262 miles

Centre silencer outer skin corroding

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 46,209 miles

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

exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,449 miles

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

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

exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,301 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 35,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,517 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 33,373 miles

Exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2012 32,258 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear registration plate poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,725 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 30,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 29,064 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 24,763 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 20,736 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 RNN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RNN, 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 FH52 RNN registered?

FH52 RNN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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