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PN52 DGX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,506 mi
Last recorded167,506 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 DGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 167,506 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 162,110 miles

Front tyres both n/s + o/s worn on edges

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both n/s + o/s deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipe poorly routed rubbing sub frame

Fail 2 Aug 2019 162,110 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres both n/s + o/s worn on edges

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both n/s + o/s deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipe poorly routed rubbing sub frame

Pass 1 Aug 2018 153,830 miles

Both rear chassis starting to corrode near axle mountings

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 153,830 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear chassis starting to corrode near axle mountings

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 147,622 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 3 Aug 2016 139,683 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak from gearbox

Fail 3 Aug 2016 139,683 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 9 Jul 2015 130,656 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 128,643 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 124,745 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 124,745 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 30 Jul 2012 119,719 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 115,087 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 109,748 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 109,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 97,537 miles

EXHAUST RATTEL

H/B TRAVEL

O/S/F INDICATOR

O/S/R BRAKE LIGHT

Pass 5 Aug 2008 84,727 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 84,578 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 73,135 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 73,135 miles

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 60,554 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 59,732 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 59,730 miles

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

cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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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PN52 DGX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN52 DGX, 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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PN52 DGX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 October 2002.

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