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VA52 VBC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,445 mi
Last recorded115,445 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 115,445 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 115,445 miles

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 107,711 miles

Exhaust Corrosion

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Slight Corrosion Fuel Pipe

Underbody Covers

Pass 8 Jan 2019 105,408 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust centre box deteriorated

slight play in both front track rod inner joints

Pass 14 Dec 2017 99,778 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 95,173 miles

Nearside Front slight play in track rod

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2015 90,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front exhaust mounts broken but not effecting support of exhaust

exhaust centre silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2015 90,517 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front exhaust mounts broken but not effecting support of exhaust

exhaust centre silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2015 85,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front wheel tracking checked

exhaust back box corroeded outer layer front box

Pass 16 Dec 2013 78,874 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 78,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 73,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2011 64,406 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

battery insecure

both front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jan 2011 56,563 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 55,276 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 55,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 53,195 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 47,930 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,939 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 30,818 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 VBC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBC, 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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VA52 VBC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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