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SG52 USM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,875 mi
Last recorded85,875 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 USM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 85,875 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under side of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Front Strut Stiffening Cross Bar Underbody Support corroded. ***ATTENTION NEEDED***

Fail 1 Oct 2025 85,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under side of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Front Strut Stiffening Cross Bar Underbody Support corroded. ***ATTENTION NEEDED***

Pass 28 Oct 2024 74,685 miles

Under side of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2024 74,671 miles

Under side of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2023 74,654 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,455 miles

Both front wiper worn

General underbody surface corrosion

O/s/f wheel binding

Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,843 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake back plate missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 73,843 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake back plate missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,266 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 73,260 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,094 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front lateral bar corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,532 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,711 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,615 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Exhaust corrode around flanges

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,057 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 46,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,867 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,842 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 20,216 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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SG52 USM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SG52 USM, 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 SG52 USM registered?

SG52 USM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SG52 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG52 USM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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