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AX51 HRN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,152 mi
Last recorded134,152 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 HRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 134,152 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 132,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 130,320 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 130,320 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 128,875 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 128,875 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 128,816 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine misfire

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 128,809 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 123,130 miles

Bonnet strut is weak

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

Centre brake light lens missing

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 113,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox ()

several parts of exhaust are in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2016 104,965 miles

Centre exhaust section in poor condition. Flange mounting bolts corroded and very thin.

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

No lens on high level brake light

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 26 Jan 2015 97,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre brake light lens cover missing

gearbox oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 89,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

lens missing from centre brake light

Pass 12 Jan 2013 80,723 miles

3rd brake light cover missing

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

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 72,809 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,545 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 56,143 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,446 miles

nearside front tyre weraring low on outer edge

Fail 14 Jan 2009 49,443 miles

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

nearside front tyre weraring low on outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2008 47,376 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,032 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,142 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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AX51 HRN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AX51 HRN, 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 AX51 HRN registered?

AX51 HRN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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