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BD51 XWT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,903 mi
Last recorded100,903 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 100,903 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 99,334 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 97,312 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 96,009 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 94,975 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 94,079 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 93,262 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 92,276 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 90,660 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 89,156 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 89,155 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,450 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2016 87,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2015 86,107 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 84,828 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 84,032 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,134 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 82,045 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 82,045 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2010 80,668 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 78,559 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 77,164 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 77,161 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 74,617 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,789 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 71,789 miles

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

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 XWT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD51 XWT registered?

BD51 XWT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is BD51 XWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 XWT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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