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HY52 WSL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,476 mi
Last recorded120,476 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 120,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 117,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear around rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 May 2022 117,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp full of condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear around rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 115,405 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 115,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 109,467 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 109,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 91,824 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,992 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 85,063 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,362 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,902 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 51,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,332 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2010 40,479 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 37,279 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,330 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 27,665 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 21,000 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 WSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HY52 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

HY52 WSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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