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DE52 ZLY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,415 mi
Last recorded68,415 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 ZLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 68,415 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 66,594 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 64,595 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2023 62,637 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 59,487 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 56,854 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,340 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 54,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,488 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,230 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 50,230 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,315 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,072 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,556 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 41,537 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,362 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,108 miles

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

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)

front exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 11 Nov 2010 27,351 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 23,658 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 20,874 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 18,128 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 13,655 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 10,817 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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DE52 ZLY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 DE52 ZLY, 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 DE52 ZLY registered?

DE52 ZLY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is DE52 ZLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 ZLY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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