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BT51 YVY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,512 mi
Last recorded59,512 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 YVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 59,512 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti-roll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 58,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 57,416 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 56,445 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 56,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 55,613 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 54,485 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 52,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,420 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,077 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,746 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,334 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,743 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 41,011 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,748 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,156 miles

nearside front tyre getting close to limit on edges

offside front headlamp beam image faint

Pass 23 Jan 2010 34,717 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 34,610 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 30,215 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 24,404 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 24,404 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 19,022 miles

advise door mirror glass offside

Pass 19 Jan 2006 14,694 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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BT51 YVY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT51 YVY, 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 BT51 YVY registered?

BT51 YVY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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The MOT history for BT51 YVY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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