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MA52 UCH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,794 mi
Last recorded128,794 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 UCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 128,794 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 128,311 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 128,311 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 127,739 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 127,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 127,055 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 126,798 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 123,810 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 123,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

mil lamp on

Pass 5 Sep 2016 118,340 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 110,745 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/side and n/side outer sill covered with plastic body kit not alloing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 23 Jul 2014 103,296 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 96,180 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 88,106 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 81,233 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 77,767 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 77,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,859 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 51,560 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,592 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,900 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 23,754 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 UCH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MA52 UCH, 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 MA52 UCH registered?

MA52 UCH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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