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SL52 EXF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,830 mi
Last recorded31,830 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 31,830 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 30,689 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 30,689 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 30,011 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 25,549 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 24,448 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 23,467 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 22,549 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 22,549 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 21,376 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 19,206 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 17,744 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2016 16,079 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

brake pipes greased

complete underside of car heavily undersealed

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2015 15,056 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 14,629 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 12,965 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,911 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 10,492 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2010 9,852 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly [outer edge]

Pass 12 Nov 2009 8,492 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 6,555 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 5,687 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 4,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 4,946 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 EXF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 EXF, 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 SL52 EXF registered?

SL52 EXF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is SL52 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 EXF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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