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OU52 FYF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,378 mi
Last recorded81,378 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 FYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 81,378 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 76,372 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f to flex o/s/front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under car

mid exhaust box corroded and peeling

Fail 17 Aug 2021 76,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp condensated (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f to flex o/s/front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion under car

mid exhaust box corroded and peeling

rear discs corrode n/s badly

Pass 5 Aug 2020 69,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside haedlight condensated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under body conponents corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2020 69,052 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross over pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under body general components corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,977 miles

Both headlamps condensated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 68,893 miles

corrosion to under body and components

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 68,893 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

centre silencer corroded

corrosion to under body and components

Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,727 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 68,727 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,607 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 66,607 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,496 miles

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration.

exhaust joints and system are showing some rust and deterioration.

Pass 25 Aug 2014 55,623 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,794 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,369 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,518 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,829 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,573 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,966 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 37,966 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,223 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 32,223 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 22,271 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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OU52 FYF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OU52 FYF, 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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OU52 FYF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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