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FX52 MHM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,624 mi
Last recorded119,624 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 MHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 119,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 119,445 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 106,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front - rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre outer wall cut.

Pass 5 May 2017 96,798 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 96,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,530 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported adequately

Pass 27 May 2014 81,544 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 81,544 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 75,991 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,791 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 65,391 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 65,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,215 miles

screen washers only half working

Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,191 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,373 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 39,567 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 26,998 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 25,445 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 25,445 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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FX52 MHM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX52 MHM, 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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FX52 MHM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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