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PE52 VTO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,252 mi
Last recorded48,252 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 VTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 48,252 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 48,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 48,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,652 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,153 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 44,582 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,836 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,386 miles

play in offside front lower suspension ball joint but not considered excessive

Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,870 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 41,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,237 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 40,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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PE52 VTO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE52 VTO, 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 PE52 VTO registered?

PE52 VTO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is PE52 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE52 VTO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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