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AO51 SYE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

36,158 mi
Last recorded36,158 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 SYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 36,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,100 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 36,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 36,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 35,879 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 35,877 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 35,549 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 35,549 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 33,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 33,992 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 32,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 32,035 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 28,505 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 28,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2008 24,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,363 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,091 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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AO51 SYE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO51 SYE, 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 AO51 SYE registered?

AO51 SYE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is AO51 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 SYE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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