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NCZ 5984

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,778 mi
Last recorded154,778 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCZ 5984
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 154,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front starting to crack

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing outer shroud (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 154,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front starting to crack

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing outer shroud (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 152,140 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 144,609 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 144,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 132,370 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 123,116 miles

slight olay in steering joints

Pass 31 Oct 2012 119,394 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 106,402 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 100,227 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 100,207 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 92,201 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 74,382 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 74,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 59,949 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 47,675 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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NCZ 5984 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NCZ 5984, 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 NCZ 5984 registered?

NCZ 5984 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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