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WA52 BGX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,248 mi
Last recorded100,248 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 BGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 100,248 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 100,248 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,242 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing support rubber deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 100,172 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,570 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 87,463 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre cracking

water in nearside headlight

Fail 18 Aug 2015 87,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre cracking

water in nearside headlight

Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,710 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 81,710 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,259 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,246 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 64,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,601 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,156 miles

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

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,254 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,899 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,608 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 BGX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA52 BGX registered?

WA52 BGX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is WA52 BGX safe to buy?

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