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MT52 UNU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,808 mi
Last recorded128,808 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 UNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 128,808 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 127,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 125,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 123,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 122,161 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 122,161 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 119,635 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 116,635 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 116,635 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 113,315 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 110,086 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 106,383 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 106,383 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 100,457 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,702 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 93,702 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2013 86,273 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 81,474 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 75,394 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2010 68,924 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 68,048 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 64,031 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 64,030 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,177 miles

a/d items on fail 394503527011

Fail 23 Jan 2007 61,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

bonnet release poor in operation

both front tyres badly worn on edges esp f/n/s

exhaust rusty

r/o/s brake lamp bulb possible faulty

Pass 20 Jan 2006 57,992 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 57,480 miles

headlamp main beam flash not working

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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MT52 UNU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MT52 UNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT52 UNU registered?

MT52 UNU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is MT52 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT52 UNU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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