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DN51 AWY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,333 mi
Last recorded100,333 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 AWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 100,333 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2024 100,332 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 97,502 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 95,584 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres show signs of cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 95,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres show signs of cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 94,881 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 92,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,161 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,100 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 85,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,553 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,334 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 76,334 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 74,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 74,938 miles

Brake Hose Ferroles corroding.

Exhaust Rubbers

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

Steering Joints wearing.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,938 miles

Brake Hose Ferroles corroding.

Exhaust Rubbers

Steering Joints wearing.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 74,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid slightly low

corrosion started on sliencer nearest to rear axle

light corrosion started on various brake pipes

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 7 Jun 2010 74,689 miles

brake fluid slightly low

corrosion started on sliencer nearest to rear axle

light corrosion started on various brake pipes

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,357 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 54,415 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 54,415 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,840 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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DN51 AWY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DN51 AWY, 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 DN51 AWY registered?

DN51 AWY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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