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VX52 XSM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,483 mi
Last recorded78,483 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 XSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,483 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 78,483 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 74,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 74,794 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

engine management light on dash

Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,090 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON INDICATING A FAULT

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

UNEVEN TYRE WEAR ON FRONT SUGGEST TRACK INSPECTION

Fail 16 Oct 2015 69,090 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON INDICATING A FAULT

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

UNEVEN TYRE WEAR ON FRONT SUGGEST TRACK INSPECTION

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,582 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 60,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,339 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 52,339 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 44,390 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2012 44,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,566 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,146 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,825 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 28,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,514 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,421 miles

front tyres wearing

Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,482 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 18,664 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 18,664 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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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VX52 XSM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VX52 XSM, 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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VX52 XSM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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