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DG52 TYB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,509 mi
Last recorded125,509 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 TYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 125,509 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 124,494 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 124,493 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 121,708 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 16 rear tyres have reached the minimum required tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 121,662 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure mounting next to catalyst broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 16 rear tyres have reached the minimum required tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 117,722 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 111,825 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 111,825 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 111,714 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported front downpipe has non support due to corroison (7.1.1)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 106,453 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,010 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 95,175 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 87,834 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,472 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 82,472 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,966 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,525 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 67,517 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,699 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 59,698 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 51,753 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,097 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 44,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

steering damper leaking slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,015 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 20,517 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 TYB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TYB, 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 TYB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2002.

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