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RE52 OCD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,973 mi
Last recorded159,973 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 OCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 159,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 159,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 159,402 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 158,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 158,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 158,476 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 158,185 miles

Offside Rear TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OFSIDE WALL CRACKING

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 156,890 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Feb 2018 154,301 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 154,301 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 148,846 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 148,776 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 142,056 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 142,053 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 136,499 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 136,499 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 132,411 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 131,023 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 131,023 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 124,307 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 124,257 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 118,139 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 113,000 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 112,989 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 107,190 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 107,181 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 101,102 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 88,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 74,240 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 57,123 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 OCD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE52 OCD, 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 OCD registered?

RE52 OCD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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