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SP52 EYA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,502 mi
Last recorded109,502 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 EYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 109,502 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipe across floor corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 109,502 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipe across floor corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 105,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 105,062 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 104,923 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 104,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 104,045 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 99,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 92,078 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 85,366 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 79,101 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,755 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 72,755 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 63,234 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,360 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,885 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,922 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 38,594 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 32,068 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 32,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,313 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,480 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 16,497 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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SP52 EYA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP52 EYA, 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 SP52 EYA registered?

SP52 EYA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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