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PK52 AYH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,651 mi
Last recorded96,651 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 AYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 96,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2025 95,218 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 93,942 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 93,942 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 92,564 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES FULL LOCK

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

SUPPORT COMPONENTS CORRODED

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED FRONT & REAR

Pass 21 Jun 2022 90,328 miles

under side bracing bars rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2021 89,892 miles

front shock absorbers corroded

surface corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 8 Jun 2020 89,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2020 89,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 88,111 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged x2 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 May 2018 84,347 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all caliper brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

exhaust outer skin corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 May 2018 84,347 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement x2 rear (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all caliper brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

exhaust outer skin corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 May 2017 82,705 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres perishing on outer walls.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2017 82,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres perishing on outer walls.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,857 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,199 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,039 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2013 73,762 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 71,193 miles

all 4 tyres walls cracked/perriesed

center box corroded not blowing

Fail 11 May 2012 71,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres walls cracked/perriesed

center box corroded not blowing

Pass 1 Feb 2011 69,312 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 67,169 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,375 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 55,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 41,594 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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PK52 AYH 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 80%.

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 PK52 AYH, 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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PK52 AYH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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