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OV52 EVP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,111 mi
Last recorded69,111 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 69,111 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2011 69,111 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 64,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,217 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise both front tyres worn inner edges/bald

Fail 4 Nov 2009 59,217 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise both front tyres worn inner edges/bald

Fail 30 Oct 2008 53,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

tyres showing signs of wear

Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,273 miles

Oil leak

tyres showing signs of wear

Pass 5 Nov 2007 47,361 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,333 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)

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 EVP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV52 EVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV52 EVP?

You can check the full history of OV52 EVP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OV52 EVP registered?

OV52 EVP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is OV52 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 EVP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV52 EVP have outstanding finance?

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