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NS52 NEL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

65,053 mi
Last recorded65,053 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNS52 NEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 65,053 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 64,670 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 64,282 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 63,464 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 62,349 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 61,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water ingress but not affecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 61,799 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water ingress but not affecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering box slight movement STEERING BOX CREAKING ON BODY THROUGH PLASTIC BUSHES,BUT SECURE AND LITTLE MOVEMENT (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 60,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering box slight movement STEERING BOX CREAKING ON BODY THROUGH PLASTIC BUSHES,BUT SECURE AND LITTLE MOVEMENT (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,775 miles

Central Rear prop shaft support housing rubber perished

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 57,262 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 55,694 miles

heat shield corroded on rear section exhaust

Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,654 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 53,654 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,565 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,369 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 47,368 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,042 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,448 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,221 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,042 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,247 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 23,068 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 23,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 20,343 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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NS52 NEL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NS52 NEL, 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 NS52 NEL registered?

NS52 NEL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is NS52 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NS52 NEL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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