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DU52 FCE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,222 mi
Last recorded83,222 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 FCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 83,222 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 83,218 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking marked with yellow chalk (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 83,128 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,463 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 81,460 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,611 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back in several places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back in several places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in several places (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s front tyre cracked on outer side wall just met test standards

Pass 17 Aug 2016 79,058 miles

exhaust deteriorated slightly

front to rear brake pipes under boot floor slightly deteriorated limited accesss

underside well undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,068 miles

brake pipes under boot floor slightly deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated slightly

nearside headlight misted up aim just met test standard

underside well undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,155 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,163 miles

FRONT TYRES LEGAL MINIMUM TREAD BALD ON INNER EDGES

engine management light on

small chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,048 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,100 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,287 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 34,504 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

low effort near side hand brake

slight play in off side track rod

Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,472 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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DU52 FCE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCE, 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 FCE registered?

DU52 FCE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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