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RE52 HFB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,957 mi
Last recorded71,957 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 HFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 71,957 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 70,831 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 70,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 70,008 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 69,632 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 68,477 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both lightly perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 66,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 64,521 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 61,670 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 59,383 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,568 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,717 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,477 miles

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 44,818 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 43,223 miles

front pads low.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 41,440 miles

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

slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,440 miles

slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,831 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,627 miles

brake fluid low.

front tyre edges worn.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 37,627 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid low.

front tyre edges worn.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,074 miles

brake fluid low.

front tyres just in limits.

slight leak in steering rack damper.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 34,277 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 31,137 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 27,854 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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RE52 HFB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HFB, 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 HFB registered?

RE52 HFB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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