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RL52 WFE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,754 mi
Last recorded104,754 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 WFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 104,754 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 102,318 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 101,037 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge getting low

Pass 9 Aug 2022 97,032 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 92,788 miles

Oil leak ,Gear box area, reqs investigation.

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 92,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak ,Gear box area, reqs investigation.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 88,641 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 88,639 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 85,164 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 85,164 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 84,199 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking from auto box - reqs clean & investigate.

Tyre slightly damaged OSR & NSF tyres badly perished / cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 84,119 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking from auto box - reqs clean & investigate.

Tyre slightly damaged OSR & NSF tyres badly perished / cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 79,343 miles

Auto Gearbox leaking fluid.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,450 miles

Auto gearbox sump leaking oil.

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

Pass 4 May 2016 67,849 miles

Slight leak at rear of gearbox

Fail 3 May 2016 67,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55zr16 94w (4.1.E.1)

Slight leak at rear of gearbox

Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 53,744 miles

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

Front registration plate cracked

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,366 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,772 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,792 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,804 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 WFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WFE, 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 RL52 WFE registered?

RL52 WFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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