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S50 DAU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,462 mi
Last recorded112,462 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 DAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 112,462 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 112,460 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 102,929 miles

covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2017 102,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 94,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 275,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight leak from exhaust system

Pass 29 Jul 2015 87,537 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 85,092 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight deterioration of sidewall structure and slight cracking, not showing cords or plys at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2013 78,756 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 78,756 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,519 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,501 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 66,501 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,155 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 53,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,338 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,797 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 31,125 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 22 Aug 2006 21,852 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 10,185 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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S50 DAU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S50 DAU, 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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S50 DAU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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