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MF52 ZPK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,767 mi
Last recorded167,767 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 ZPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2020 167,767 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower radiator support corroded and holed

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to suspension components and body

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2019 160,956 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front and rear suspension components and mounts have corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2018 158,310 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 149,829 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 149,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 139,847 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 130,812 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 130,811 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 119,752 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 119,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 109,652 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 109,652 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 99,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise exhaust

Pass 28 Aug 2012 99,878 miles

advise exhaust

Pass 30 Aug 2011 88,736 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 79,023 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 66,221 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 66,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,702 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,659 miles

nail in n/s/r

Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,101 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 40,138 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 33,583 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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MF52 ZPK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MF52 ZPK, 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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MF52 ZPK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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