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VA52 PHV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,442 mi
Last recorded70,442 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 PHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,442 miles

Geometry required

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,820 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 65,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,739 miles

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

Uneven tyre wear on rear tyres. Geometry required

Fail 20 Mar 2013 61,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Uneven tyre wear on rear tyres. Geometry required

Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,039 miles

Geometry required

Nearside rear tyre badly worn inside edge!!!

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,983 miles

Geometry required

Offside front fog light damage

Uneven tyre wear on rear tyres

Uneven (excessive)tyre wear on front tyres

Fail 23 Mar 2011 54,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Geometry required

Offside front fog light damage

Uneven tyre wear on rear tyres

Uneven (excessive)tyre wear on front tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,855 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 49,855 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,560 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,807 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,144 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 21,225 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 PHV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PHV, 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

How do I check the history of VA52 PHV?

You can check the full history of VA52 PHV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VA52 PHV registered?

VA52 PHV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is VA52 PHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 PHV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA52 PHV have outstanding finance?

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