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AW51 ANJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,353 mi
Last recorded126,353 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW51 ANJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 126,353 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 126,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 115,407 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,230 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust centre joint in advanced state of corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 109,230 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust centre joint in advanced state of corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 109,229 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust centre joint in advanced state of corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 103,122 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 94,274 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,034 miles

Central prop shaft mounting rubber worn

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake pipes not all clipped in but are secure

Fail 11 Apr 2017 87,034 miles

Central prop shaft mounting rubber worn

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake pipes not all clipped in but are secure

Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,729 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 81,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,636 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 66,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,744 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 63,145 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 30 Apr 2009 52,698 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,855 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 39,772 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,619 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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AW51 ANJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AW51 ANJ, 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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AW51 ANJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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