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SE52 DLU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,883 mi
Last recorded72,883 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 DLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 72,883 miles

EML light on

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2011 72,883 miles

EML light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,763 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,057 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,332 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 58,332 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,155 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,455 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn low on outer shoulders

brake fluid level low in master cylinder

pressure low in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2005 27,961 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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SE52 DLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SE52 DLU, 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 SE52 DLU registered?

SE52 DLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is SE52 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE52 DLU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SE52 DLU have outstanding finance?

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