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BD51 XWV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,153 mi
Last recorded143,153 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 143,153 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 133,683 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 133,683 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 126,389 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

Fail 21 May 2022 126,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

Pass 19 May 2021 125,910 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 125,903 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 119,559 miles

earth strap corroded gearbox

Fail 8 Jul 2020 119,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels have a bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

earth strap corroded gearbox

Pass 23 Aug 2019 117,277 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 117,173 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on inner edge, advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 111,275 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Earth to gearbox (4.11 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 111,274 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No patturn (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Earth to gearbox (4.11 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 103,974 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 103,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 103,546 miles

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

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

exhaust deterirated

front tyres low on inside edges

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 2 Feb 2017 256,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust deterirated

front tyres low on inside edges

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 16 Feb 2016 100,499 miles

Exhaust system delaminating and deteriorating. Baffles breaking down.

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

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

Nearside front and offside front inner tie rod joints have play within the ball joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 100,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust system delaminating and deteriorating. Baffles breaking down.

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

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

Nearside front and offside front inner tie rod joints have play within the ball joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,928 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear diff has major oil leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Whole exhaust system extremely fragile and deteriorated on flanges and delaminating on centre silencer.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 96,928 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear diff has major oil leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Whole exhaust system extremely fragile and deteriorated on flanges and delaminating on centre silencer.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 91,059 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 91,009 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,278 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 84,155 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,139 miles

centre section of exhaust

surface corrosion on front to rear and rear brake

Fail 13 Apr 2012 78,136 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre section of exhaust

surface corrosion on front to rear and rear brake

Pass 6 Apr 2011 72,878 miles

front brake discs worn

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,739 miles

centre of exhaust starting to corrode

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre tread worn low

Fail 12 Apr 2010 66,739 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre tread worn low

washer jets need ajusting

centre of exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,517 miles

centre of exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Mar 2008 48,992 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,002 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,193 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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BD51 XWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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