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RE52 XNX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,754 mi
Last recorded145,754 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 XNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 145,754 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4 X DISCS SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 147,754 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 X TYERE METAL CORD EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4 X DISCS SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 137,905 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded but still supported at front and rear

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2017 135,875 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 131,718 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 129,130 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 121,922 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 116,918 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 111,364 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 105,258 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 93,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 93,933 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 79,864 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 79,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 66,995 miles

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

Offside and Nearside rear tyres wearing low

Fail 14 May 2008 66,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside and Nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Oct 2006 57,133 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 XNX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XNX, 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 XNX registered?

RE52 XNX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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