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BD51 MUK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,240 mi
Last recorded84,240 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 MUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 84,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 83,745 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 81,747 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,612 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,673 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 73,828 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,367 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,408 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,371 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,332 miles

Bonnet release lever broken

Fail 4 Jul 2011 59,332 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Bonnet release lever broken

Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,041 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 51,041 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,507 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

front brake discs worn & corroding

front tyres wearing on outer edges

poor connection at nsr stop light

Pass 4 Aug 2008 42,866 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres on 1.6 mm

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

knock heard from front suspension but no play found

Pass 14 Feb 2007 39,166 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low †play at steering idler

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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BD51 MUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD51 MUK, 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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BD51 MUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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