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FY52 XGB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,632 mi
Last recorded110,632 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 XGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 110,632 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 102,713 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has large part of rubber missing from outer side of side wall.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 95,524 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has large part of rubber missing from outer side of side wall.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 87,863 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,036 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,915 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,683 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,033 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,543 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 54,808 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 49,220 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust corroding

nsr tyre 2.5mm

osr tyre 3mm

Pass 19 Jan 2008 49,220 miles

centre exhaust corroding

nsr tyre 2.5mm

osr tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Jan 2007 45,193 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 40,597 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 38,810 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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FY52 XGB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FY52 XGB, 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 FY52 XGB registered?

FY52 XGB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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