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HY52 FHS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

86,936 mi
Last recorded86,936 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 FHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 86,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 86,311 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 84,975 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 82,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 80,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 77,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To n/s rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To o/s rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 76,309 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,440 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 75,440 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,582 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,931 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,364 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,439 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,982 miles

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

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

offside front and rear jacking points missing

rattle from engine

Fail 5 Dec 2013 57,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 57,721 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 52,071 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 44,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,996 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 41,392 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 41,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,233 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,309 miles

Both offside jack mounts missing

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 27,577 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 27,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,049 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 17,565 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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HY52 FHS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 HY52 FHS, 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 HY52 FHS registered?

HY52 FHS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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