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VA52 OKT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,338 mi
Last recorded94,338 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 OKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 94,338 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 92,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 90,629 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 87,399 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,139 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2016 87,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 85,226 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 85,226 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 81,271 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 May 2013 75,465 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 15 May 2012 73,003 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 May 2012 73,003 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,378 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 68,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,054 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,049 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 42,692 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 31,509 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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VA52 OKT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VA52 OKT, 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 VA52 OKT registered?

VA52 OKT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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