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FP52 BPZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,244 mi
Last recorded91,244 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 BPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 91,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 91,244 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 90,246 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 90,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 88,001 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 84,943 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 82,448 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess has some rust (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 79,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

subframe has some corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2021 79,832 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

subframe has some corrosion

Pass 20 May 2019 77,241 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,450 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer shell has some rust (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 70,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer shell has some rust (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,054 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has some rust on the outer shell (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,810 miles

Centre exhaust box has some rust on the outer shell

Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,308 miles

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

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 10 Feb 2014 52,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,784 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 48,579 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 46,752 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

srs warning light staying on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,752 miles

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

srs warning light staying on

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,805 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 45,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,199 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,508 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,876 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 34,322 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 27,476 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 27,473 miles

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

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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FP52 BPZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FP52 BPZ, 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 FP52 BPZ registered?

FP52 BPZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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