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DA51 VGM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Yellow Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,816 mi
Last recorded103,816 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 VGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 103,816 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 100,987 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 100,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 98,990 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 98,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,404 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 96,402 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 93,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 93,081 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 69,300 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 69,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 67,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,340 miles

center exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 57,340 miles

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

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

center exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 52,779 miles

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

front tyres side walls perished (205/55x16)

rear tyres worn on inner tread (225/50x16)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 52,779 miles

front tyres side walls perished (205/55x16)

rear tyres worn on inner tread (225/50x16)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,187 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 41,691 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,418 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 39,415 miles

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

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

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 5 Jan 2010 35,513 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 31,540 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 27,037 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 22,798 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 18,115 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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DA51 VGM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Yellow with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VGM, 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 VGM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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