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SE52 DLX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,201 mi
Last recorded106,201 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 DLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,201 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 106,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 103,588 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 99,214 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2017 95,822 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2016 93,034 miles

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust box corroded but not leak

Pass 17 Nov 2015 89,248 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2014 85,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre box corroded

Exhaust front to rear joint bolts badly corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 82,878 miles

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fail 20 Nov 2013 82,878 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2012 78,915 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust box corroded but not leaking.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 75,469 miles

front brake pads worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2011 75,189 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 71,890 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 66,547 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 55,666 miles

catalytic convertor loose & rattling.

Fail 4 Dec 2008 55,665 miles

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

catalytic convertor loose & rattling.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,539 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 45,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

tracking

Pass 27 Dec 2006 29,353 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,596 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 DLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLX, 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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SE52 DLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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