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HX52 KNB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

41,680 mi
Last recorded41,680 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 KNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 41,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering has slight free play

all four tyres OLD

Pass 29 Aug 2025 40,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all four tyres OLD

Pass 20 Aug 2024 39,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both)(Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 38,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 37,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/steering damper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 36,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/steering damper area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 36,092 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive steering damper/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 36,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering damper/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 35,410 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering damper/possibly sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 34,515 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,451 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 32,388 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 32,388 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,488 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 30,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,693 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,236 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 26,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,551 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,802 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,590 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,592 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 13,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 11,398 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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HX52 KNB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 HX52 KNB, 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 HX52 KNB registered?

HX52 KNB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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