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MB52 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,039 mi
Last recorded119,039 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB52 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 119,039 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

General rust under car

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 108,360 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

underbody rust

Pass 4 Sep 2024 106,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 105,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 103,541 miles

Bonnet strut no longer holds open bonnet

Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox bell housing mount to exhaust no longer attached but not considered to be insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 98,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (gearbox bell housing mount to exhaust broken but exhaust not considered to be insecure) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 98,909 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (gearbox bell housing mount to exhaust broken but exhaust not considered to be insecure) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 93,223 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 91,287 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,386 miles

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2018 87,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2017 83,009 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre joint bolts corroded and thin

Pass 26 Sep 2016 79,877 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,457 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,023 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,261 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,020 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,272 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 49,158 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 43,443 miles

brakes slighty spongy

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,347 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,688 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,832 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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MB52 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MB52 SLK, 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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MB52 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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