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BL51 UCR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,231 mi
Last recorded79,231 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,231 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside/offside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 79,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside/offside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 77,698 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 76,906 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s front tyre cracked between tread

Fail 26 May 2018 76,899 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s front tyre cracked between tread

Pass 28 Jan 2017 75,387 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 73,366 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 70,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust mount corroded but still supporting

Pass 4 Feb 2015 70,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust mount corroded but still supporting

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,856 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust bracket deteriorating

centre exhaust heatsheild insecure

rear exhaust box (second to last) slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2013 55,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 49,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,778 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,983 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,534 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,583 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,474 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,951 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 29,351 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 UCR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCR, 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 UCR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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