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OE51 DXZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

164,109 mi
Last recorded164,109 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 DXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 164,109 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 143,063 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 125,291 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 111,857 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 111,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 107,524 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 100,996 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 93,966 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 83,137 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 82,435 miles

exhaust centre box rusty

Pass 15 May 2015 81,275 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 79,961 miles

exhaust box rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,889 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 75,028 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 70,085 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 65,583 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,427 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,268 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,130 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,645 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 33,911 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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OE51 DXZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OE51 DXZ, 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 OE51 DXZ registered?

OE51 DXZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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