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DV52 BZS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,364 mi
Last recorded139,364 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 BZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 139,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 132,645 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 132,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 118,018 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 115,516 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2018 112,460 miles

1/ both rear tyres at legal limits

2/ center exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2016 109,458 miles

1.centre exhaust silencer becoming corroded

2.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

3.both rear tyres near legal limits

Pass 8 Jan 2016 106,763 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2015 101,953 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 96,427 miles

Outer covering on centre silencert deteriorating

Fail 11 Mar 2014 96,427 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Outer covering on centre silencert deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,514 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,445 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,302 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 88,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 85,600 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 82,913 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 80,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 80,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 77,219 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 73,972 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 73,972 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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DV52 BZS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 DV52 BZS, 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 DV52 BZS registered?

DV52 BZS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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