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OV52 FHU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,186 mi
Last recorded103,186 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 FHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 103,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 97,876 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 93,234 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 93,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,689 miles

Front front headlamps condensated

transmission oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 83,140 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 82,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 66,751 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,297 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S parking brake efficiency not as good as N/S

O/S/F & O/S/R tyres 2-3mm on edges

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs heavily lipped

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear fog light switch damaged but works

Pass 9 Dec 2011 53,020 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 53,020 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 50,802 miles

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

brake fluid level slightly low

n/s/r tyre low on inner tread

Pass 2 Dec 2010 50,802 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

n/s/r tyre low on inner tread

Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,005 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,321 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 41,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,518 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 31,518 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,476 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 27,476 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 23,594 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 FHU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FHU, 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 FHU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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