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WP52 AAY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

32,912 mi
Last recorded32,912 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 AAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,912 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,386 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 32,386 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 31,015 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 31,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 29,438 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 29,438 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,086 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 28,086 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 26,042 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 24,495 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 24,495 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,844 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 22,801 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyre sidewalls perrishing

front no plate perrished

Pass 9 Apr 2009 20,867 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 20,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2007 18,815 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 16,976 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 14,718 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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WP52 AAY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WP52 AAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WP52 AAY?

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What year was WP52 AAY registered?

WP52 AAY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is WP52 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP52 AAY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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