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OV52 EUK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

128,560 mi
Last recorded128,560 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 128,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear all around (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all shocks corroded

exhaust corroded

general corrosion underbody

Pass 1 Jun 2024 122,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR ALL AROUND (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERBODY

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all springs and shocks corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2023 115,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil residue engine areas

Pass 2 Jun 2022 108,926 miles

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2021 103,900 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 103,711 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative o/s and n/s inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 99,528 miles

Front Lower Exhaust bracket holder broken, but adeqautelly supported

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rims area Damaged/Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (Smears) (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (Smears) (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2019 96,638 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount to gearbox rotted thru/detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine rough idle,noise fanbelt/compressor area

front + rear brake pipes,exhaust,rear subframe/suspension-corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 18 Jun 2018 93,740 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,357 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 85,981 miles

exhaust mount cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2015 81,952 miles

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

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

both front tyres have various cuts

Pass 25 Jun 2015 81,952 miles

both front tyres have various cuts

Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 73,977 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 66,708 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 66,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jun 2010 61,339 miles

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

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

advise bonnet release stiff.....lubed

advise lift in front lower ball joints(rh+lh)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 61,339 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise bonnet release stiff.....lubed

advise lift in front lower ball joints(rh+lh)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,849 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 44,296 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 42,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 39,857 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 36,311 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 EUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EUK, 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 EUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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