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VA52 SRY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

134,210 mi
Last recorded134,210 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 134,210 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 134,210 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 133,864 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 133,035 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 133,035 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure Mount to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 131,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Dec 2020 131,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 130,017 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Dec 2019 130,016 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Dec 2018 128,380 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 126,242 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 123,216 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2016 123,216 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2015 119,049 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 119,049 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 113,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 113,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 108,659 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 108,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 106,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 104,636 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 103,174 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres 205/55r16 rear tyres225/50r16

Pass 1 Dec 2009 100,127 miles

N/S/F tyre just under 3mm tread depth left.

Rear tyres just over 3mm tread depth left.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 100,126 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S/F tyre just under 3mm tread depth left.

Rear tyres just over 3mm tread depth left.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 97,697 miles

Engine oil or coolant leak.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 94,276 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 89,689 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2006 85,883 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 SRY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SRY, 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 SRY registered?

VA52 SRY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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