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WX52 VDR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,079 mi
Last recorded75,079 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 VDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 75,079 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 73,261 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 72,098 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,446 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 63,270 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 154,066 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 152,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 151,024 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 150,112 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 146,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2016 144,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 25 Mar 2015 139,660 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bootlid support struts are weak

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

gearbox exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 25 Mar 2015 139,660 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bootlid support struts are weak

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

gearbox exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 2 Apr 2014 137,241 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust corroded and rattling

front exhaust bracket is broken

Fail 2 Apr 2014 137,241 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust corroded and rattling

front exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 29 Oct 2012 133,510 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 133,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust is corroding and front bracket is corroded and weak

nearside screenwasher jet is partially blocked and screenwasher reservoir is leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2011 130,555 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 126,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside parking brake is weak

screenwasher reservoir is leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2010 126,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside parking brake is weak

screenwasher reservoir is leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2009 116,014 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 116,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 104,687 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 92,432 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 75,101 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 71,172 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 VDR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 WX52 VDR, 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

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What year was WX52 VDR registered?

WX52 VDR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is WX52 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX52 VDR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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