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HY52 FJC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

104,581 mi
Last recorded104,581 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 FJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 104,581 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Jun 2026 104,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 May 2025 102,978 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 96,665 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 96,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 92,488 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 91,805 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,915 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 90,046 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 88,748 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,675 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 87,114 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 85,366 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,410 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 81,077 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,172 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,193 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,728 miles

Oil leak

sligth play on front hubs

wear on discs

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,434 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 60,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,816 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,733 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,897 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,971 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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 FJC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FJC, 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 FJC registered?

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

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