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RE52 XNS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,453 mi
Last recorded144,453 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 XNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 144,453 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 144,453 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 141,772 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 139,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 139,714 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 138,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 138,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 136,314 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 134,693 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 132,186 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 128,542 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 123,044 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 118,268 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 113,393 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 110,211 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2014 110,207 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 102,512 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 92,548 miles

rear silencer rusted

Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,572 miles

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

advanced corrosion centre exhaust box

washer bottle leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 75,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,380 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 60,316 miles

Engine and vehicle undershields fitted

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,316 miles

Engine and vehicle undershields fitted

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

Sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,822 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,027 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 XNS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

RE52 XNS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is RE52 XNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 XNS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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