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WN52 AXW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,682 mi
Last recorded123,682 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 AXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 123,682 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 123,196 miles

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

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

aux belt perishing

corrosion on front suspension

exhaust system corroded

headlights cloudy

rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 122,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 122,405 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 121,474 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 120,836 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 120,836 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative On both headlamps (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Incorrect intensity, too bright

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

Offside Rear Incorrect intensity, Too bright

Pass 19 Aug 2021 120,021 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 118,988 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under covers / sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 117,502 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 115,473 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 113,184 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 111,715 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 110,088 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 106,812 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 104,357 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,951 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,420 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 91,541 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 85,170 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 77,042 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 68,810 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 58,949 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 45,435 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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WN52 AXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WN52 AXW, 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 WN52 AXW registered?

WN52 AXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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