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SL52 AMX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,472 mi
Last recorded128,472 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 AMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 128,472 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox mount/bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 123,213 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 123,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 122,679 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 122,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 121,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 119,100 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 117,641 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 115,308 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 112,347 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 110,162 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 28 Jul 2014 107,136 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 29 Jul 2013 106,339 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 106,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 106,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heat sheild not secure

Pass 9 Jul 2012 95,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,807 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear on offside front tyre inner tread

Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,502 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,250 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,440 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,698 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,477 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 35,477 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 27,289 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 AMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AMX, 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 SL52 AMX registered?

SL52 AMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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