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WB52 RJB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,543 mi
Last recorded77,543 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWB52 RJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 77,543 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroding

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Oct 2024 75,848 miles

Center exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 74,775 miles

Exhaust center box corroded.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 26 Oct 2022 73,404 miles

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust center box corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 72,265 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,096 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2019 71,948 miles

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

centre exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2018 70,732 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 68,655 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 66,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 66,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,228 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,625 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 61,909 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,381 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 61,379 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 56,896 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 51,997 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 46,950 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,098 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 40,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 33,374 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,125 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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WB52 RJB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WB52 RJB, 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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WB52 RJB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 October 2002.

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