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ST52 HKX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,402 mi
Last recorded103,402 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 HKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 103,402 miles

eml on

Fail 28 Jun 2021 103,395 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml on

Pass 23 Jun 2020 102,255 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 102,251 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

eml on

front brakes 31% imbalance

just met min requirement for emmisions

Pass 4 Jul 2019 100,746 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 100,746 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 93,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,876 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 77,108 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,421 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 67,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 67,794 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 64,925 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 61,458 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 58,947 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 57,194 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 55,690 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 53,775 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,503 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,439 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 39,439 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 28,547 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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ST52 HKX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ST52 HKX, 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 ST52 HKX registered?

ST52 HKX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is ST52 HKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 HKX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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