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DLZ 5178

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,779 mi
Last recorded82,779 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 5178
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,779 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

water in n/s headlight

Fail 7 Aug 2014 82,665 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

water in n/s headlight

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,909 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,235 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,620 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under vehicle is slight rusty on front end esp; around suspension arm mounts and coil spring mounts

Fail 26 Aug 2011 74,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under vehicle is slight rusty on front end esp; around suspension arm mounts and coil spring mounts

Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 72,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,454 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 63,375 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2007 57,081 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 57,080 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,873 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 51,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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DLZ 5178 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DLZ 5178, 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 DLZ 5178 registered?

DLZ 5178 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 February 2002.

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