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PL52 WNW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,365 mi
Last recorded97,365 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 WNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2021 97,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury small hole in wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced coil spring mounting upper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 95,367 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit scrubbed on inner edge 225 - 45 - 17 budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn right to legal limit across width of tread 225 - 45 - 17 budget (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slack in steering idler gear on full lock (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit 225 - 45 - 17 budget (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 87,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 79,161 miles

exhaust braket broken and missing

n/s/f upper ball joint has slight play

o/s/f upper ball joint has slight play

o/s/r suspension arm creaking

Fail 4 Jun 2018 79,161 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKES NOT TESTED DUE TO LEAK ON BRAKE PIPES AND NO FLUID

exhaust braket broken and missing

front to rear brake pies have corrosion

n/s/f upper ball joint has slight play

o/s/f upper ball joint has slight play

o/s/r suspension arm creaking

Pass 26 May 2017 71,096 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 71,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,842 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,603 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 49,115 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,702 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,469 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,505 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 33,055 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,671 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,650 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 25,650 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,516 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 17,220 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 17,220 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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PL52 WNW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PL52 WNW, 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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PL52 WNW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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