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DN51 FZT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,111 mi
Last recorded99,111 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 FZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2024 99,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 94,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all wheel arches rusted

Fail 25 May 2019 94,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all wheel arches rusted

engine management lamp on

Pass 26 May 2018 92,192 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 84,557 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre exhaust outer skin slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 64,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhuast system corroded

slight play in stering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,612 miles

coolant light is on

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside steering arms slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2013 59,612 miles

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

coolant light is on

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside steering arms slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,915 miles

corrosion centre exhaust box outer casing

surface corrosion nsr brake pipe at union

Fail 20 Apr 2012 54,730 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion centre exhaust box outer casing

surface corrosion nsr brake pipe at union

Pass 16 Apr 2011 50,076 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,867 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,317 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,528 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,863 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 24,849 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 24,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 FZT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FZT, 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 FZT registered?

DN51 FZT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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