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OV52 EPJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,982 mi
Last recorded57,982 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 EPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 57,982 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front indicator lens has cracks

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 53,378 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 52,467 miles

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

all brake pipes greased and blacked

all tyres cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2019 51,831 miles

Slight oil leak on engine (Covers)

Pass 27 Nov 2018 51,131 miles

Nearside side repeater one bulb not functioning

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 49,750 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 49,743 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 49,210 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf tyre cracking/perished

Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,391 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 45,776 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,809 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 43,809 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 41,650 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 39,283 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre cut on tread

Pass 21 Dec 2010 36,867 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,608 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 34,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,944 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,086 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)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 24,086 miles

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

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 2 May 2006 15,872 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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OV52 EPJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OV52 EPJ, 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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OV52 EPJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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