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SL52 KER

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,960 mi
Last recorded67,960 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 67,960 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 66,142 miles

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

Offside Front 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 6 Oct 2023 64,935 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 62,878 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 60,064 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 58,689 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,981 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,917 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 53,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 50,343 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,679 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 45,771 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,235 miles

NSR tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm tread depth)

Play in OSF lower swivel joint

Fail 29 Apr 2013 45,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NSR tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm tread depth)

Play in OSF lower swivel joint

Pass 29 May 2012 42,165 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 839,056 miles

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

various oil leaks

Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,654 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,329 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 27,715 miles

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 7 Dec 2007 21,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 17,540 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 KER 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 90.9%.

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 KER, 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 KER registered?

SL52 KER is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is SL52 KER safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 KER shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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