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HX52 USJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,594 mi
Last recorded83,594 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 USJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 79,107 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 79,104 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,388 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 78,386 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 28 Aug 2014 66,428 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 66,426 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 61,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,055 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,748 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 48,735 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,576 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,920 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,943 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,178 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,251 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,216 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 8,212 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 USJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HX52 USJ, 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 USJ registered?

HX52 USJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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