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AX51 LVR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

125,711 mi
Last recorded125,711 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 LVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 125,711 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front washer is blocked

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 125,624 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive on the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 125,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive on the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 125,292 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 124,623 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2022 124,361 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 124,246 miles

High Beam flasher part of stalk not working.

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal perishing.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 123,580 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres starting to wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

HighBeam flasher part of stalk not working.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both sides tyres only have 2-3mm remaining in center of tyres. Avon 245/40/R17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 120,759 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 120,353 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 120,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 112,278 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 107,492 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 102,608 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 98,683 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 93,776 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 93,776 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,927 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 87,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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 Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust centre mounting corroded off; Near side front tyre bald on inner edge,advise near side rear tyre worn down to the wear bars

Pass 25 Jul 2012 77,975 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 77,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

exhaust center heat sheild detached

Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,253 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,851 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 72,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,208 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 71,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 68,939 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 64,138 miles

Exhaust internal rattle from catalyst

Pass 16 Feb 2006 57,643 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2005 33,054 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 LVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 AX51 LVR, 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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AX51 LVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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