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HK52 CFP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,426 mi
Last recorded142,426 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 CFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 142,426 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 132,116 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 122,453 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 110,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 102,105 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 96,788 miles

under tray/sills/fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 91,354 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 91,350 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excess lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake recorded 52kgf, it may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 17 Jan 2018 81,684 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,929 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,843 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,457 miles

bootlid brake light not working!

Pass 9 Jan 2014 52,506 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 44,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,166 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,618 miles

slight play front lower swivels

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,389 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 34,389 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 28,949 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 23,189 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 16,034 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 15,818 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HK52 CFP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 HK52 CFP, 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 HK52 CFP registered?

HK52 CFP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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The MOT history for HK52 CFP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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