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SE52 ETY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

92,426 mi
Last recorded92,426 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 ETY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 92,426 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 89,250 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 84,445 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 79,794 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 79,794 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,331 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)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 76,327 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 3 Jan 2017 74,708 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 72,490 miles

Nearside rear pads close to limit

Fail 5 Jan 2016 72,490 miles

Nearside rear pads close to limit

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 70,603 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 68,539 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,797 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 63,153 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 63,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,017 miles

Oil leak

discs slightly pitted

slight exhaust corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2011 59,017 miles

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

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

Oil leak

discs slightly pitted

slight exhaust corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,428 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 10 Jul 2009 49,575 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,924 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,149 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,316 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 9,170 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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SE52 ETY 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 80.8%.

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 SE52 ETY, 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 SE52 ETY registered?

SE52 ETY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is SE52 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE52 ETY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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