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VA52 SRV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,368 mi
Last recorded92,368 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 SRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 92,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 92,368 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 91,467 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & nearside ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded middle box

Fail 24 May 2024 91,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & nearside ()

Offside Rear & nearside Shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm strong advice (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 89,131 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front & nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 89,128 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front & nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 86,019 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front & nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 81,726 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 78,975 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2019 78,934 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,506 miles

Under body sprayed.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,064 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 73,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake adjustment required.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 70,866 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 68,304 miles

both rear tyres wearing very close to legal limits / becoming slightly cracked / perished

brake pipes surface corroded in general

ex becoming weak in structure

exhaust system corroded / ex centre box casing heavly corroded / splitting / flaking

front brake pads wearing low

hand brake slightly unbalanced in operation

slight play in steering box on full locks

tyre sizes f 205 / 55 / 16 v -- r 225 / 50 / 16 v

underside / componants showing general surface corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2014 64,667 miles

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / EX CENTRE BOX SECTION HEAVLY CORRODED / OUTER CASINGS SPLIT / FLAKING / BECOMING WEAK IN STRUCTURE

HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY UNBALANCED IN OPERATION

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR IN STEERING BOX ON FULL LOCKS

TYRE SIZE F/205 / 55 / 16 V -- R/ 225 / 50 / 16 V

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,763 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / EX CENTRE BOX OUTER CASING HEAVLY CORRODED / SPLITTING / FLAKING

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN STEERING BOX

TYRES WEARING ON EDGES / OFFSIDE BECOMING SLIGHTLY PERISHED / TYRE SIZE F - 205 / 55 / 16 V ---- R - 225 / 50 / 16 W

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,357 miles

ALL ROAD WHEELS (ALLOY) BECOMING CORRODED / INC AROUND RIMS

EXHAUST CORRODED / EX CENTRE BOX SECTION OUTER CASING SPLITTING / FLAKING

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN STEERING BOX

Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,816 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 52,816 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,733 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear tyres dead on limit

washers poor

Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,904 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,498 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint has very slight lift

Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,228 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 31,227 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,096 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 10,941 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 SRV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SRV, 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 SRV registered?

VA52 SRV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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