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DJZ 5360

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,472 mi
Last recorded96,472 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJZ 5360
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 96,472 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 96,472 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 93,861 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 93,859 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit terminals loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Obligatory mirror insecure interior rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 91,779 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 89,845 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,066 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 87,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,824 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 75,225 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 75,225 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position can not open bonnet (8.4.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,352 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sides front lower suspension arms mounting bush starting to deteriorate

ehaust silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,352 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sides front lower suspension arms mounting bush starting to deteriorate

ehaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,843 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 62,843 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,779 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 51,684 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,046 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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DJZ 5360 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DJZ 5360, 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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DJZ 5360 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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