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SM52 FFU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,413 mi
Last recorded115,413 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 FFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 115,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower suspension arms outer bushes in hubs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 114,194 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centrepipe bolts rusted and thin and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe clamp insecure at bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front headlamp lens slightly misty

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front inner very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 111,835 miles

1 x high level stop lamp bulb not working of 6

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp misty inside

Pass 2 Jul 2018 108,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 106,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 89,692 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 89,692 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,345 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 76,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,119 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 61,635 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 55,888 miles

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 12 Jan 2006 49,416 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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SM52 FFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SM52 FFU, 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 SM52 FFU registered?

SM52 FFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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