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SP52 DZR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,796 mi
Last recorded132,796 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 DZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 132,796 miles

N/s , o/s sill covers fitted - unable to inspect sills fully

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Snapped, but still adaquetly supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Slight damage to sill cover- front jacking point

Slight travel at handbrake

Fail 12 Jun 2018 132,796 miles

N/s , o/s sill covers fitted - unable to inspect sills fully

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Snapped, but still adaquetly supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Slight damage to sill cover- front jacking point

Slight travel at handbrake

Pass 13 Jun 2017 131,919 miles

Battery tray starting to corrode

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/s , o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Jacking point rubber mount missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 131,919 miles

Battery tray starting to corrode

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/s , o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Jacking point rubber mount missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 128,339 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded and loose

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 126,858 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Exhaust bracket broken system still supported.

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 124,629 miles

Front O/S exhaust bracket has rotted off, the system would seem to be adequately supported.

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

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

The rear exhaust braket in front of the rear silencer has rotted off but the syatem would seem to be adequately supported.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 124,629 miles

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

Front O/S exhaust bracket has rotted off, the system would seem to be adequately supported.

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

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

The rear exhaust braket in front of the rear silencer has rotted off but the syatem would seem to be adequately supported.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 120,685 miles

exhaust baffles rattling

Fail 7 Nov 2013 120,650 miles

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

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

exhaust baffles rattling

Pass 19 Nov 2012 111,700 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 96,722 miles

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

exhaust bracket corroded and broken off but exhaust still secure

Pass 30 Nov 2010 80,006 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,126 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 45,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering idler bush.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,896 miles

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

slight play in steering idler bush.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,284 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,160 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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SP52 DZR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SP52 DZR, 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 SP52 DZR registered?

SP52 DZR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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