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HJ52 XSO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,222 mi
Last recorded135,222 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 XSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 135,222 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 131,819 miles

ADVISE ALL 4 TYRES LOW

Pass 4 Jun 2019 121,934 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 121,932 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 113,919 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 109,469 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 109,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 104,493 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 97,478 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)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 6 May 2015 97,478 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 93,855 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 89,904 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 89,904 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,515 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 78,535 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 78,186 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 78,186 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,443 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 61,626 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 61,626 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Inner Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,447 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 48,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 21,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HJ52 XSO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HJ52 XSO, 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 HJ52 XSO registered?

HJ52 XSO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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