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DG52 NWA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,454 mi
Last recorded122,454 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 NWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 122,454 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 117,389 miles

Offside Front brake disc bak dust plate deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 110,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,897 miles

Exhaust system rusted and flaking

Front to rear brake pipes rusting

Nearside Front Tyre worn edges

Wet under engine area

Fail 2 Apr 2019 108,897 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system insecure Two brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust system rusted and flaking

Front to rear brake pipes rusting

Nearside Front Tyre worn edges

Wet under engine area

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,501 miles

Front brake discs rusted and pitted

Fail 6 Apr 2018 103,501 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs rusted and pitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016
Fail 3 Oct 2016 96,242 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,843 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 90,843 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,634 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,347 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 82,346 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 77,780 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre wall slight damage

Pass 27 Sep 2011 73,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

bonnet catch siezed

Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,731 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 58,311 miles

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

rear brake pipes starting to oxidise

Pass 27 Sep 2008 50,447 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 50,447 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 42,127 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,680 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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DG52 NWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 DG52 NWA, 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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DG52 NWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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