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AD51 WZC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,035 mi
Last recorded64,035 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 WZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 64,035 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 64,034 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 62,536 miles

Rear rear brake discs have light surface rust

Fail 2 Mar 2024 62,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear rear brake discs have light surface rust

Pass 13 Jun 2023 62,530 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 62,373 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 60,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,294 miles

front brake pads low

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

slight play in steering box

Fail 7 Apr 2016 56,241 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

slight play in steering box

Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,316 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 52,649 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,887 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,470 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,577 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 40,577 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,416 miles

front tyres starting to wear

Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,043 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 27,373 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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AD51 WZC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AD51 WZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD51 WZC registered?

AD51 WZC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is AD51 WZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 WZC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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