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AF51 DBO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,372 mi
Last recorded101,372 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 DBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 101,372 miles

General surface corrosion - not excessive

Pass 22 Aug 2023 100,311 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 100,298 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 100,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear of front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 94,001 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 93,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 86,617 miles

Offside Front tyre low on very inner edge

Rear tyres low on very inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,565 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 78,565 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,609 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,857 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,640 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,991 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,602 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 50,378 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre no cords.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,505 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,686 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 36,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside drive shaft 'o' seal at diff leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2006 30,832 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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AF51 DBO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AF51 DBO, 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 AF51 DBO registered?

AF51 DBO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is AF51 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 DBO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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