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WX52 OSA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

141,953 mi
Last recorded141,953 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 OSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 141,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 140,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion present

Fail 14 Jun 2023 140,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion present

Pass 21 Jun 2022 137,756 miles

under body fuel lines corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2022 137,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction suspect engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

low level coolant light illuminated

under body fuel lines corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2021 135,371 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 135,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 132,453 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 125,984 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 117,420 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 111,743 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 105,131 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 92,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jan 2015 92,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2014 85,592 miles

exhaurst corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 73,885 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,289 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 68,289 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 64,238 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 60,259 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,887 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 39,021 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,493 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,229 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

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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WX52 OSA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WX52 OSA, 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 WX52 OSA registered?

WX52 OSA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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