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SL52 AHZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,216 mi
Last recorded75,216 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 AHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 75,216 miles

Front exhaust system bracket corroded off but exhaust secure

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel/ inner sill and wheel arch within 30cm of subframe mounting assy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel/inner sill and wheel arch within 30cm of subframe mounting assy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 75,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust system bracket corroded off but exhaust secure

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel/ inner sill and wheel arch within 30cm of subframe mounting assy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel/inner sill and wheel arch within 30cm of subframe mounting assy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 73,985 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 73,074 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 69,239 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 69,235 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 67,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,568 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 63,380 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 62,752 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 61,722 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,259 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 55,928 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 54,643 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,989 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 50,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 49,121 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,339 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,833 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,267 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,471 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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SL52 AHZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SL52 AHZ, 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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SL52 AHZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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