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RL52 UYP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

126,149 mi
Last recorded126,149 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 UYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 126,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts corroded and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts corroded and inner sill/arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2025 126,149 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts corroded and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts corroded and inner sill/arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2024 121,817 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 121,809 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 117,294 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Out

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 117,294 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Out

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 114,142 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Long handbrake travel

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front and rear (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 111,911 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Long handbrake travel

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

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front and rear (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 111,911 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Long handbrake travel

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front and rear (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 110,283 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer support bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing [pre date of requirements]

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play single piece steering link ball joints have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all tyre valves perished

both door mirrors damaged including repeater lamps but function as intended

exhaust centre section & fittings to front section very poor & corroded

long handbrake lever operation indicating adjustment recommended but brakes lock out on brake test

n/s/r suspension damper body corroded

rear brake discs protection backing plates deteriorated & holed

rear sub frame/subframe body mounts & suspension thrust arms at rear all corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2019 108,239 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Chip to Windscreen outside of zone a no larger than 40mm

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded

Slight Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2019 108,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Chip to Windscreen outside of Zone A no larger than 40mm

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm remaining on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge cords close to exposing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Fail 28 Nov 2019 108,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Chip to Windscreen outside of Zone A no larger than 40mm

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm remaining on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge cords close to exposing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Pass 29 Nov 2018 103,703 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 103,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 97,403 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 94,271 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 94,271 miles

Central Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,995 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 858,011 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both headlamps have condensation

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2014 85,801 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both headlamps have condensation

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2013 84,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front coil spring corroded on lower coils

slight deterioration to power steering pump drive belt

Pass 23 Oct 2012 80,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,163 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 66,498 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 66,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,741 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,367 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,043 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,162 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 3mm APPROX

Pass 17 Sep 2005 30,058 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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RL52 UYP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 RL52 UYP, 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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RL52 UYP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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