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DA51 PDY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

116,722 mi
Last recorded116,722 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 PDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 116,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 116,722 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 112,480 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 112,463 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 109,247 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 109,239 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 108,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 105,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls + worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 105,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls + worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 102,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2019 102,461 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 - reinflated after test (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Wiper linkage partly seized and very slow action, lubricated and freed off after test

Pass 2 May 2018 102,039 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 102,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 100,880 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 100,880 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 94,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2014 85,472 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 77,839 miles

middle exhaust peeling off

Fail 14 May 2013 77,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BSP/ESP light on

middle exhaust peeling off

Pass 2 May 2012 69,652 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 2 May 2012 69,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 6 May 2011 64,572 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,350 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 61,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 61,264 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,512 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 56,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 49,497 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 42,192 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 10 Jan 2006 31,941 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 31,941 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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DA51 PDY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 DA51 PDY, 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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DA51 PDY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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