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HX52 USN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,369 mi
Last recorded120,369 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 USN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 120,369 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 101,435 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,308 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 101,308 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 100,356 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 97,968 miles

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED

Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,612 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 96,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,205 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 92,336 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 92,334 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre has small cut on sidewall

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 89,606 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 89,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front windscreen slightly damaged.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 85,763 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,763 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 81,496 miles

front wipers slightly deteriorated.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 81,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers slightly deteriorated.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 77,139 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,558 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,039 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Aug 2009 73,034 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2008 67,516 miles

brake discs corroding all round

Pass 2 Jul 2007 57,498 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,569 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 USN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 USN, 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 USN registered?

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

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