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AC51 COT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

109,055 mi
Last recorded109,055 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 COT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 109,055 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 105,344 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 98,825 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 97,358 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 93,978 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 93,978 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 93,087 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 93,086 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,756 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 90,161 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 90,161 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 88,506 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 86,526 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,324 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 85,324 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,517 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2015 83,517 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 81,411 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 81,411 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,909 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 78,909 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,552 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 71,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,888 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,086 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 64,086 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,688 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 62,688 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 57,246 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 49,611 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2006 43,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AC51 COT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 AC51 COT, 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 AC51 COT registered?

AC51 COT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 February 2002.

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