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HV52 NDJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,601 mi
Last recorded117,601 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 NDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 117,601 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides split (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2025 117,470 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides split (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2024 111,454 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyre treads on approx 2.5mm

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2023 109,118 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 107,175 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 106,221 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 104,158 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 103,637 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 102,384 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 100,598 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,009 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 92,093 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 90,514 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 88,270 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 80,179 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 75,234 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,234 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,062 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,445 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 64,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 59,075 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 52,305 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,326 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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HV52 NDJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HV52 NDJ, 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 HV52 NDJ registered?

HV52 NDJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is HV52 NDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 NDJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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