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FB52 DFK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,389 mi
Last recorded109,389 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 DFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 109,389 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 109,388 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 109,385 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 109,381 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2017 107,643 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre

Offside Front Inner play in rack

Fail 18 Apr 2017 107,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner slight play in rack

Pass 27 Feb 2016 101,710 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 95,193 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 91,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 86,999 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 80,498 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 69,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 60,979 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 60,979 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)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 49,700 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 39,663 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 39,663 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 26,959 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 19,605 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 18,424 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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FB52 DFK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FB52 DFK, 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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FB52 DFK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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