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NU52 DME

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,759 mi
Last recorded56,759 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 56,759 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 52,413 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 52,413 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 48,427 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 46,135 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 46,135 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 40,615 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 40,615 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 37,408 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage on outer sidewall

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 34,606 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 31,450 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,719 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,467 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 23,467 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,553 miles

esp warrning light on

Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,434 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 21,434 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,623 miles

bas/esp warrning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,895 miles

advise esp warrning light on

Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,698 miles

esp/bas warning light on .

Fail 12 Jun 2008 15,698 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

esp/bas warning light on .

Pass 8 Aug 2006 15,695 miles

esp bas warning light on

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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NU52 DME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NU52 DME, 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 NU52 DME registered?

NU52 DME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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