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DF52 DTU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,204 mi
Last recorded76,204 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 DTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 76,204 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 76,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 64,723 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 53,201 miles

Central Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,238 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 41,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 37,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,447 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,774 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 32,962 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,208 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 31,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2015 25,542 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres dated 2002

Fail 29 Jun 2015 25,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres dated 2002

Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,659 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 19,063 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 18,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 18,556 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 18,163 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 17,613 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 16,331 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,740 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 9,887 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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DF52 DTU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DF52 DTU, 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 DF52 DTU registered?

DF52 DTU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is DF52 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 DTU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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