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MX52 HLW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,203 mi
Last recorded86,203 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 HLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 86,203 miles

Central Front steering damper slight mist off oil

Front Wheel bearing has slight play front both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 81,008 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR DAMAGED

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 80,466 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 79,261 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 78,130 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,124 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 78,124 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 76,297 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 76,297 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,812 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 73,638 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,975 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,242 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken

plastic skirts fitted .....unable to examine outer sills .

Fail 1 Aug 2012 68,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken

plastic skirts fitted .....unable to examine outer sills .

Pass 29 Jul 2011 66,053 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,188 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,965 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 60,965 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 56,894 miles

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,873 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,499 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 42,499 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 38,999 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 38,999 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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MX52 HLW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX52 HLW, 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 MX52 HLW registered?

MX52 HLW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is MX52 HLW safe to buy?

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