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DE52 DHP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,572 mi
Last recorded131,572 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 DHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 131,572 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 124,047 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

front crossmember/radiator support corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 119,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose painted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 113,370 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 106,471 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel lines corroding in places

Fail 28 Mar 2019 106,471 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel lines corroding in places

Pass 3 Mar 2018 95,745 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

engine light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 95,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

engine light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 89,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Fail 30 Mar 2017 89,248 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,523 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust middle box outer skin corroding and peeling

rear pads look low inner

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Mar 2016 84,523 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn propshaft (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust middle box outer skin corroding and peeling

rear pads look low inner

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2015 71,098 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 62,648 miles

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

exhaust system corroded at places

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,681 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 51,681 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,272 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,181 miles

both rear tyre treads are starting to crack

Pass 4 Feb 2010 21,635 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 21,635 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

osf tyre tread cracking

rear number plate backing slightly dirty

Pass 10 Feb 2009 18,073 miles

front number plate backing slightly dirty

Pass 6 Feb 2008 15,371 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 13,173 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 9,303 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 9,303 miles

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

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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DE52 DHP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DE52 DHP, 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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DE52 DHP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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