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WF52 FGP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,519 mi
Last recorded72,519 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 FGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 72,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 72,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 72,346 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 70,335 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 70,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 69,894 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 69,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,594 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 66,366 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 63,603 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 60,247 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 57,441 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,230 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 54,230 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 51,937 miles

slight oil leak around sump area

Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,195 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,604 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 44,201 miles

Gearbox Oil Leak

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,873 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,213 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,726 miles

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

front brake disc,s rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2010 32,726 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc,s rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,471 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,294 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 28,294 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,935 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,095 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 17,103 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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WF52 FGP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WF52 FGP, 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 WF52 FGP registered?

WF52 FGP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is WF52 FGP safe to buy?

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