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HT52 ZKB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,098 mi
Last recorded109,098 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 ZKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 109,098 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 105,916 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 104,950 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 104,950 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 103,224 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 103,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 101,121 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 101,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 99,749 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (cam cover gaskets) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 98,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (cam cover gaskets) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 97,550 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 97,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 95,263 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 93,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,197 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,913 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,913 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 84,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 82,302 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 82,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 79,744 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 75,596 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2012 75,596 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 67,594 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 59,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 59,329 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 49,363 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 49,363 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 40,916 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,622 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 34,622 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,252 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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HT52 ZKB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HT52 ZKB, 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 HT52 ZKB registered?

HT52 ZKB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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