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BL51 BNZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,153 mi
Last recorded40,153 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 BNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 40,153 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 39,171 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 38,277 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 37,568 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 35,882 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 35,076 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FOM STEERING DAMPER

Pass 16 Aug 2019 34,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 33,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 32,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,534 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,366 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,080 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,263 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 24,664 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,643 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,775 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 15,960 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 13,271 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 10,798 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 8,837 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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BL51 BNZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL51 BNZ, 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 BL51 BNZ registered?

BL51 BNZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is BL51 BNZ safe to buy?

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