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PX52 AHY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,804 mi
Last recorded89,804 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 AHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 89,804 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 89,285 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 88,114 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 84,725 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 82,510 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 81,423 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 78,250 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear off front to rear metal brake pipe surface corrosion on bend (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front suspension mountings and components surface corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame and suspension components surface rust

Pass 24 May 2018 67,213 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose 2nd silencer casing peeling off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 55,708 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 51,863 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,290 miles

Boot struts weak not holding up boot lid

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 43,927 miles

exhaust 1st stages of deteriorating, ok at test.

Fail 23 Nov 2013 43,927 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust 1st stages of deteriorating, ok at test.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,195 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,792 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished & cracking

n/s/r tyre perished & cracking

o/s/f tyre perished & cracking

o/s/r tyre perished & cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,765 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,053 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,826 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 33,491 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 28,017 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,017 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 23,453 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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PX52 AHY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PX52 AHY, 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 PX52 AHY registered?

PX52 AHY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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