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AP52 DXR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,136 mi
Last recorded66,136 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 DXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 66,136 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 66,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 64,932 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 64,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 62,883 miles

Central Upper none obligatory brake light not working

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

Oil leak engine ()

eml on

Fail 22 Apr 2017 62,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Central Upper none obligatory brake light not working

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

Oil leak engine ()

eml on

Pass 7 May 2015 60,140 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 60,140 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 56,598 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 54,584 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 46,365 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 43,185 miles

centre rear brake light has a bulb out

Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,129 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 35,742 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 29,029 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,733 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 19,112 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 12,651 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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AP52 DXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP52 DXR, 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 AP52 DXR registered?

AP52 DXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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