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WV52 LOD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,742 mi
Last recorded76,742 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 LOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 76,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 75,511 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 75,511 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 71,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 64,578 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 63,838 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 56,436 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 48,525 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 48,525 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 45,966 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 44,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also perished on the sidewalls. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 41,023 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 39,692 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,835 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,059 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,827 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 35,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 33,747 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,747 miles

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

Oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 31,819 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,357 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,643 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 23,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,084 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,479 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 11,595 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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WV52 LOD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WV52 LOD, 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 WV52 LOD registered?

WV52 LOD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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