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SP52 VRL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,950 mi
Last recorded151,950 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 VRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 151,950 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 148,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 142,572 miles

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

trimming doesn't allow a check of some parts

Pass 16 Mar 2021 134,863 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 126,361 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 120,699 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 120,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 112,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,116 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,829 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 94,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,614 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,669 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,942 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 69,719 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 69,719 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,208 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 89,819 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 59,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,221 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 51,221 miles

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

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

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,910 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 42,910 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 24 Oct 2006 33,097 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 VRL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

SP52 VRL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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