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VA52 OPB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,916 mi
Last recorded134,916 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 OPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 134,916 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 135,752 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 132,650 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 128,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 125,021 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 125,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,948 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 113,643 miles

Both front brake discs pitted but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 113,643 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front brake discs pitted but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,908 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,671 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 Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,085 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 71,967 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 71,553 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 69,963 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 67,523 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 59,577 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 46,828 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,245 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 OPB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VA52 OPB, 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 OPB registered?

VA52 OPB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is VA52 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 OPB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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