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OU52 XCA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,574 mi
Last recorded97,574 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 XCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 97,574 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 97,567 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 92,527 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessive

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 89,422 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 86,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear brake pipes (surface corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms/ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms/ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 81,875 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arms (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspention arm and ball joint have slight movement in them

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to limit

corrosion on rear brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes no signs of any leaks at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2019 76,118 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2019 76,118 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Hand operated control valve connection loose (1.1.5 (c))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 65,835 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 65,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 60,424 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 60,424 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 42,696 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 42,414 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,959 miles

Oil leak

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,324 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,293 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 36,629 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,827 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 32,594 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 32,135 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,135 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,826 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 27,686 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 23,780 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 XCA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XCA, 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 XCA registered?

OU52 XCA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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