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WF52 DZA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

193,820 mi
Last recorded193,820 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 DZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 193,820 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 189,233 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 179,133 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 179,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 169,768 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 158,740 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 146,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 137,844 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 134,296 miles

Front slight corrosion to chassis legs and spring mounting brackets

Front slight play in steering joints

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 123,348 miles

slight play in steering+joints,exhaust slight leaks/poor condition,brake discs wearing,nearside front coil spring corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2015 123,347 miles

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

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

slight play in steering+joints,exhaust slight leaks/poor condition,brake discs wearing,nearside front coil spring corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 110,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust centre box cover corroded

exhaust mounting by gearbox cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2014 110,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust centre box cover corroded

exhaust mounting by gearbox cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2013 101,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2013 101,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2012 90,346 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriating

Fail 12 Jan 2012 90,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriating

Pass 18 Jan 2011 82,005 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,558 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 59,631 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,683 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,441 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 37,819 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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WF52 DZA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WF52 DZA, 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 WF52 DZA registered?

WF52 DZA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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