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BL51 BVE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,712 mi
Last recorded84,712 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 BVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2022 84,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 83,647 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,509 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 82,509 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,388 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 80,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,135 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 78,135 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 71,643 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 71,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 May 2013 67,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2013 67,751 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,475 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 63,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,411 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,180 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 57,179 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,901 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s/f tyre is spliting

Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,295 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 48,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2006 48,446 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 BVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BL51 BVE, 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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BL51 BVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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