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DE52 ZMV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

49,693 mi
Last recorded49,693 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 ZMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 49,693 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 48,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 48,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 47,726 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around suspension arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both spring carrier points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around suspension arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 47,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around suspension arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both spring carrier points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around suspension arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 47,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded but not reduced strength

Pass 25 Jan 2022 46,644 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 46,477 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 45,957 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 45,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 45,065 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 44,564 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 44,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 42,522 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,871 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 38,341 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 35,555 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 35,555 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 33,288 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 30,802 miles

front and rear number plates poor but readable

Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,144 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls/treads

front rear number plates poor

Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,456 miles

all 4 tyres perished/cracking and rears low on tread 2-3mm

Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,436 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 23,379 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 21,158 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 18,852 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 ZMV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 ZMV, 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 DE52 ZMV registered?

DE52 ZMV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is DE52 ZMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 ZMV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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