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FC02 DGZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,014 mi
Last recorded68,014 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 DGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 68,014 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 62,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bumper outer cover loose on corner

Pass 27 Jun 2024 57,501 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 17 Jul 2023 54,774 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective central fixing, all nuts corroded away, bolts are 50% corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer pump noisey.

Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,720 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective all fixings heavily corroded, nuts are no longer in existence , just a minute round rusted ring where they use to be. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 48,972 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flange heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 48,972 miles

Power steering component leaking damper (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flange heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 46,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 45,402 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,146 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,931 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,631 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,748 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,124 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,758 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 36,758 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,898 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,885 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage outer sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,812 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 31,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,820 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,098 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 28,216 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,891 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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FC02 DGZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FC02 DGZ, 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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FC02 DGZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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