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DF51 KHZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,845 mi
Last recorded74,845 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 KHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 74,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake backing plate corroded

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 74,844 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake backing plate corroded

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 72,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 72,461 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 68,067 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 62,799 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 58,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 58,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 52,319 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 52,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 47,138 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 41,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 41,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 36,337 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,590 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,589 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,444 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,895 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 18,752 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 17,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,002 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 14,714 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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DF51 KHZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DF51 KHZ, 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 DF51 KHZ registered?

DF51 KHZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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