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MK52 ARO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,543 mi
Last recorded118,543 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 ARO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 118,543 miles

brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2019 118,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Aug 2018 111,092 miles

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

Corrosion to arch's all four

Exhaust corroded + mounting damaged but exhaust still secure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s & N/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 111,092 miles

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

Corrosion to arch's all four

Exhaust corroded + mounting damaged but exhaust still secure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s & N/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 104,473 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust mounting cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2016 100,610 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 94,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,004 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,052 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,666 miles

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

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

centre silencer slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 70,882 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 61,474 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 52,762 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 43,532 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,909 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,707 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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MK52 ARO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MK52 ARO, 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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MK52 ARO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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