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DK52 FDP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,622 mi
Last recorded72,622 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 FDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 72,622 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 72,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 71,793 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2025 71,793 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2024 70,610 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 69,459 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 68,412 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 67,181 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,058 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,911 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,535 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 62,050 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,567 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,557 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 51,851 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,308 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 45,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,728 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 40,865 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 40,865 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,021 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,344 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,941 miles

rear reg plate showing signs of water ingress

Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,097 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,094 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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DK52 FDP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DK52 FDP, 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 DK52 FDP registered?

DK52 FDP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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