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OU52 XBY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,828 mi
Last recorded91,828 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 XBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 91,828 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 91,828 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 87,970 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 78,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 75,850 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 72,780 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Pass 16 Oct 2019 72,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears .. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing ,small cuts also present..

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing,small cuts also present..

cental exhaust box outer casing corroding away,but not leaking..

Pass 5 Oct 2018 71,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust silencer box outer casing corroding away, but not leaking .

Nearside Rear small cuts present.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,742 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 65,502 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,780 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 58,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake warning light illuminating when pressing pedal

Pass 23 Aug 2014 54,710 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 54,710 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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 26 Jul 2013 50,189 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 46,591 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,799 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,537 miles

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)

all four tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,624 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,840 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,365 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 14,817 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 XBY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OU52 XBY, 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 OU52 XBY registered?

OU52 XBY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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