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WX52 UBF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

102,222 mi
Last recorded102,222 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 UBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 102,222 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 102,096 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 102,045 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded full length ()

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 101,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2021 101,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 100,752 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 100,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 99,271 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread area and side wall

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread area and side wall

Fail 19 Jul 2017 99,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread area and side wall

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread area and side wall

Pass 18 Jul 2016 98,339 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces braking surface reduced (3.5.1i)

both frt tyres perished

Pass 14 Jul 2015 97,229 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 95,688 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 93,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 90,291 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 11 Aug 2011 85,691 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 80,697 miles

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

Offside headlamp damp inside but not effecting beam image.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,597 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,982 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 58,734 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,753 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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WX52 UBF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 UBF, 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 UBF registered?

WX52 UBF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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