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WG52 AFA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,795 mi
Last recorded123,795 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 AFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 123,795 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 123,748 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lenses frosted no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear floorpan both n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 121,753 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 118,894 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 113,319 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 109,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 109,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,672 miles

ENGINE FAULT LIGHT DISPLAYED, COOLANT LOW WARNING

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

bonnet release faulty

Pass 18 Jun 2019 99,068 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise mil light indicating fault

Fail 18 Jun 2019 99,068 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise mil light indicating fault

Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,054 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 95,053 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 90,107 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 86,312 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 84,205 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 80,588 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 77,792 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 73,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,672 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 63,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,109 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,910 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,801 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 36,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,143 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 Sep 2006 19,729 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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WG52 AFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WG52 AFA, 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 WG52 AFA registered?

WG52 AFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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