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VK52 WMF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,078 mi
Last recorded168,078 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 WMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 168,078 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

outer body panels corroded

Fail 2 May 2023 167,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 157,003 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 157,003 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 145,945 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 138,894 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 137,918 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 111,546 miles

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

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

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

covers over sills

exhaust system rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2018 105,009 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers over sills

Pass 28 Feb 2017 95,669 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

eml light on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,523 miles

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

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

covers

covers over sills

Pass 30 Jan 2015 81,543 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

condensation in nearside front headlight

Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,078 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,002 miles

exhaust is corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 73,311 miles

slight play at nearside front wheel.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,961 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,727 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,301 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,040 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,070 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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VK52 WMF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK52 WMF, 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 VK52 WMF registered?

VK52 WMF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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