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SA52 MMF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,955 mi
Last recorded125,955 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 MMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 125,955 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 125,921 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 124,915 miles

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 124,915 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside 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 hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 124,368 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 124,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 123,550 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 22 Feb 2018 123,550 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 27 Feb 2017 118,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 118,618 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front exhaust mount adjacent to gearbox in poor condition/rattling

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress/condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear suspension noisey

Rodent damage to engine bay bulkhead insulation -rodent not found!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant weep adjacent to downpipe

several amber, non-MOT, warning lights illuminated on dash

Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,744 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 103,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,411 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 87,408 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear driveshaft boot seal - joint to diff - slight leak of grease

possible slight exhaust manifold leak when cold

very slight play in offside front lower arm rear rubber bush

Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,942 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2013 65,937 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 63,988 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 63,985 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 58,125 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 50,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 44,950 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 44,950 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,193 miles

offside front tyre has a nail in shoulder of tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2007 35,057 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,347 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,026 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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SA52 MMF 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 65.4%.

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 SA52 MMF, 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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SA52 MMF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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