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SD52 BXU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,031 mi
Last recorded126,031 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 BXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 126,031 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front slight play in steering knuckle

nearside wiper poor

Pass 21 Jun 2012 112,793 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 105,590 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 105,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

secondary restraint system warning light on indicating a fault

Pass 26 Jan 2010 89,643 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 26 Nov 2008 72,162 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 72,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,724 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 41,367 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,971 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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SD52 BXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD52 BXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD52 BXU registered?

SD52 BXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is SD52 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD52 BXU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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