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WK52 YHG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,554 mi
Last recorded59,554 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 59,554 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 59,554 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 57,206 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 57,206 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working x2 (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 53,448 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 52,656 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 51,166 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 50,262 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 48,993 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 48,991 miles

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))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 47,949 miles

Boot lid gas support struts too weak to support lid.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge with some cracking of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge with some cracking of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,085 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,850 miles

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

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 42,850 miles

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

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

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,350 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,164 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,372 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 26,762 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 31 Jan 2011 23,305 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 18,603 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 18,514 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,339 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 15,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 11,938 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 9,963 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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WK52 YHG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YHG, 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 WK52 YHG registered?

WK52 YHG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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