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WK52 UOY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

99,813 mi
Last recorded99,813 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 UOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 99,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

middle exhaust box outter skin heavily corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 93,920 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 93,646 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 84,838 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,303 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Auto gear box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 81,577 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 80,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding slightly between clip under driver seat area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,097 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 67,596 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,249 miles

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

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 62,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak gear box ()

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

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,666 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 57,663 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,700 miles

Aeroblades smearing screen slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Condensation to nearside headlamp

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

Outer skin of centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check sills condition

Play to offside and nearside front top and bottom ball joints but not excessive

Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,811 miles

Offside rear tyre tread worn down to 2mm

Outer skin of centre exhaust silencer corroding

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight play to offside and nearside front top and bottom suspension ball joints and wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jan 2014 50,174 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)

center silencer outer skin corroded

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,076 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 42,638 miles

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

Middle exhaust box getting poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,638 miles

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

Middle exhaust box getting poor

Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,046 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 37,277 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,805 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,986 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,391 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,418 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,424 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 21,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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WK52 UOY 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 81.5%.

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 WK52 UOY, 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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WK52 UOY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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