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BL51 UCJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

190,670 mi
Last recorded190,670 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 UCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 190,670 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 183,328 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 180,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 178,499 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 178,478 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 176,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm and wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing badly on inner edge and has cut on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 176,770 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket HIDS fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Center bearing. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm and wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing badly on inner edge and has cut on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 174,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 174,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 174,029 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 174,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 172,022 miles

engine management light on

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 172,009 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

engine management light on

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2015 169,327 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 169,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 165,976 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch fluid leak from slave cylinder/release bearing

mil light on

Fail 6 Jun 2014 165,893 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch fluid leak from slave cylinder/release bearing

mil light on

Pass 11 Jun 2013 162,899 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 159,257 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 153,015 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 152,622 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 150,082 miles

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

all 4 tyres close to limit

Pass 11 Jun 2008 150,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2007 149,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 145,095 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 UCJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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