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RE52 DEU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,896 mi
Last recorded134,896 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 DEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 134,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 133,368 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 132,727 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 130,303 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 125,965 miles

full inspection of main brake pipes not possible.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 121,174 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 115,251 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 109,443 miles

All tyres perished, not excessive at time of test

Exhaust front bracket broken

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

Offside front wheel bearing noisy, but not excessively rough at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2014 103,876 miles

some noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 98,842 miles

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

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

some noise from front wheel bearings, not excessive.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 98,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

some noise from front wheel bearings, not excessive.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 92,390 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 87,258 miles

rear tyres near wear bars

Pass 23 Jul 2010 79,894 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,304 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 70,373 miles

Both front tyre treads low on inner edges

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

Slight blow from centre exhaust silencer

wipers not clearing very well

Pass 11 Sep 2007 52,148 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 52,148 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,556 miles

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

oil leak/leaking?

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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RE52 DEU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RE52 DEU, 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 RE52 DEU registered?

RE52 DEU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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