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SD02 DWP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,740 mi
Last recorded91,740 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 DWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 91,740 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

middle ex box corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 91,291 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,933 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 84,677 miles

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

Offside Front 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 27 Feb 2015 82,531 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 82,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,730 miles

ex rear box corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 79,730 miles

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

ex rear box corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,448 miles

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

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

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

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

various exhaust brkts corroded and middle box corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,602 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 66,597 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 62,193 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 57,167 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brakes have a slight imbalance

Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,942 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,318 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 47,318 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,498 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 33,471 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 33,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SD02 DWP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 SD02 DWP, 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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SD02 DWP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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