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SW52 AOS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,811 mi
Last recorded46,811 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 AOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 46,811 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 46,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Full length rear brake pipe burst (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Full length rear pipe corroded and holed (leaking) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2016 44,914 miles

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

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

e/m/l light on

front exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 31 Dec 2015 43,013 miles

e/m/l light on

Pass 23 Dec 2014 40,872 miles

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

e/m/ l light on

Pass 4 Jan 2014 38,922 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 36,309 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,474 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 30,938 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 26,101 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 26,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,751 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 20,751 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 15,820 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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SW52 AOS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SW52 AOS, 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 SW52 AOS registered?

SW52 AOS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is SW52 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW52 AOS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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