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FX52 YGO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,886 mi
Last recorded56,886 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 YGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 56,886 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s front wheel arch outer wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s front, o/s front (outer both) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 56,886 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s front wheel arch outer wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s front, o/s front (outer both) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 56,050 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 56,050 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working rear both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 52,837 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 50,806 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 50,805 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working rear both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s front and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s front and o/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 48,015 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,947 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,556 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 39,550 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 39,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,676 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,798 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,132 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 21,085 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,161 miles

n/s/f tyre has a small cut to sidewall

Pass 13 May 2008 18,048 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,474 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 12,603 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 YGO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 YGO, 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 FX52 YGO registered?

FX52 YGO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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