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MA52 CHL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,898 mi
Last recorded100,898 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 CHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 100,898 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear subframe corrosion, suspension arm corrosion. Some superficial wear to suspension bushes. No excessive movement

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play play in linkages, minor (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both wiper blades have dried out, still clears screen

fuel cap seal, cracking

fuel pipe corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2020 100,461 miles

Engine covers fitted

General corrosion on vehicle

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

Not all brakes visible

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 95,944 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit! (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 95,944 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 88,886 miles

Engine covers fitted

Full sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Not all brake pads visible

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 88,886 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall, and tread low and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

Full sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Not all brake pads visible

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 80,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 80,383 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 70,844 miles

Engine covers fitted

Full sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,271 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

full sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,139 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 43,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 34,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,160 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,227 miles

Bonnet release handle broken opened bonnet with a pair of pliers via cable.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,029 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,991 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,314 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,460 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,056 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 10,389 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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MA52 CHL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MA52 CHL, 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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MA52 CHL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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