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N500 DAP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,675 mi
Last recorded59,675 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 DAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 59,675 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 58,433 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 58,433 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,446 miles

Nearside head lamp has condensation in it

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust box is deteriorated no leaks of exhaust gases

Pass 9 Jul 2016 54,609 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 54,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,470 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Nov 2014 53,072 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,764 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 52,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 51,012 miles

n/s front brake pads worn close to legal limit

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s front brake pads worn close to legal limit

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 13 Jan 2011 51,010 miles

Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front brake pads worn close to legal limit

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s front brake pads worn close to legal limit

o/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 5 Jan 2010 44,896 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 36,476 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,931 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 26,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,263 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

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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N500 DAP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N500 DAP, 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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N500 DAP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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