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SL52 BRZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

60,440 mi
Last recorded60,440 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 BRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 60,440 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 59,900 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 59,228 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 58,094 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 58,080 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 57,237 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 55,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 49,668 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 46,207 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 42,915 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 40,490 miles

Front Lower power steering damper slight leak

Pass 31 Dec 2015 37,695 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 35,678 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 32,438 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 30,324 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 28,552 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 27,277 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,564 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,555 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,516 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 22,302 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 21,931 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 BRZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BRZ, 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 BRZ registered?

SL52 BRZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is SL52 BRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 BRZ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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