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DS02 MKZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,125 mi
Last recorded142,125 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 MKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 142,125 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 141,492 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 141,492 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 139,811 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 139,811 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 138,751 miles

has slight play in steering joints steering box fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2015 136,509 miles

exhaust to gearbox mount broken

Pass 31 Oct 2014 133,891 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2014 131,004 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 131,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

eml light on

Pass 23 Mar 2012 124,701 miles

centre to rear exhaust clamp bolts and nuts badly corroded

front crossmember very rusty

rear exhaust section corroded and deterioating

Fail 22 Mar 2012 124,701 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

centre to rear exhaust clamp bolts and nuts badly corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded,pitted,lipped and scored

front crossmember very rusty

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust section corroded and deterioating

Pass 8 Apr 2011 113,691 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 93,822 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 93,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,353 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 1 Mar 2008 63,000 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

all tyres outer sidewalls scuffed and weathering

o/s/f tyre pressure low and run flat

Fail 1 Mar 2008 63,000 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

all tyres outer sidewalls scuffed and weathering

o/s/f tyre pressure low and run flat

Pass 2 Mar 2007 55,835 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 46,909 miles

CORRECT NUMBER PLATES TEMPARY FIXED OVER INCORRECTLY SPACED ONES AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 23 Jan 2006 46,909 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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DS02 MKZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DS02 MKZ, 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 DS02 MKZ registered?

DS02 MKZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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