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BL51 EOS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,206 mi
Last recorded46,206 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 EOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 46,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 45,762 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 45,356 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,255 miles

play in steering on lock to lock

Fail 5 Jun 2019 45,227 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

play in steering on lock to lock

Pass 15 May 2013 42,031 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2012 37,928 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 34,658 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 29,569 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,171 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,567 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 17,656 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 13,883 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 EOS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EOS, 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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What year was BL51 EOS registered?

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

Is BL51 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL51 EOS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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