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WA52 BGE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,857 mi
Last recorded87,857 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 BGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 87,857 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi hoses very poor advise clean inspection / replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 87,843 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper missing sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi hoses very poor advise clean inspection / replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 87,726 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 85,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 20 Jun 2019 85,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,716 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 18 Jun 2018 81,715 miles

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

EML on.

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,087 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,601 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 70,875 miles

steering column has slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,880 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,327 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 58,069 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,695 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,344 miles

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

O/S/F fog lamp lens cracked.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,619 miles

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

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

O/S/F fog lamp lens cracked.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,432 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,585 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 19,510 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 19,560 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 18,591 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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WA52 BGE 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 WA52 BGE, 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 WA52 BGE registered?

WA52 BGE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WA52 BGE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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