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DU52 FBY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,911 mi
Last recorded103,911 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 FBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 103,911 miles

Lower undertray @ top covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 85,858 miles

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)

Fail 12 May 2015 85,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 84,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 May 2014 81,562 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 75,957 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 75,957 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 67,991 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nsf tyre - worn inner shoulder slightly

nsr tyre underinflation

osf tyre- worn shoulders - both sides

osr indicator light - dimmed flash

Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,991 miles

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

nsf tyre - worn inner shoulder slightly

nsr tyre underinflation

osf tyre- worn shoulders - both sides

osr indicator light - dimmed flash

Pass 24 Nov 2010 62,010 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 62,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,119 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,518 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 35,085 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 30,326 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 12 Oct 2005 30,326 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)

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

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

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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DU52 FBY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DU52 FBY, 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 DU52 FBY registered?

DU52 FBY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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