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HS52 APK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,100 mi
Last recorded66,100 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 APK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 66,100 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 65,983 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,539 miles

all brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2022 65,342 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 65,342 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 65,073 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 62,109 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,538 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 59,538 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,598 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,300 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,325 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,407 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 44,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,997 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 36,996 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 33,852 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 33,852 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,574 miles

engine undersheild fitted

sill covers fitted

slight damage to both front roadwheels on outer edges

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both front wheel bearings

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 28 Jul 2009 31,574 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine undersheild fitted

sill covers fitted

slight damage to both front roadwheels on outer edges

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both front wheel bearings

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,488 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,819 miles

lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,018 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 14,423 miles

Nearside 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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HS52 APK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HS52 APK, 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 HS52 APK registered?

HS52 APK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is HS52 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS52 APK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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