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HF52 OTZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

63,234 mi
Last recorded63,234 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 OTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 63,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle corroded to underside

Pass 17 Mar 2025 63,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded but no excessively

Pass 7 Mar 2024 63,198 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 63,142 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion underside

Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,135 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 62,873 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,334 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 59,613 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,125 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,247 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,724 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 49,659 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2013 45,846 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 45,846 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,012 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 37,062 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,071 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,472 miles

Gearbox leaking oil

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 28,752 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,106 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 23,585 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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HF52 OTZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HF52 OTZ, 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 HF52 OTZ registered?

HF52 OTZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is HF52 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 OTZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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