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SW52 OMH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,967 mi
Last recorded91,967 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 OMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 91,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 91,768 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 88,668 miles

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 20 Mar 2023 88,462 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 88,395 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 87,580 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose centre (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limits (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 87,579 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose centre (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limits (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,925 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,985 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 59,856 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)

Oil leak from gear box ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,472 miles

steering rods slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,319 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,718 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,407 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,638 miles

Both front brake discs pitted on inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2010 50,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front brake discs pitted on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,032 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,491 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 38,491 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,879 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 27,368 miles

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

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)

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 OMH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SW52 OMH, 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 OMH registered?

SW52 OMH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is SW52 OMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW52 OMH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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