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CX51 FVC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,738 mi
Last recorded87,738 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 FVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2020 87,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all coil springs are showing corrosion

all front suspension arms are showing heavy corrosion

all rear suspension arms are showing heavy corrosion

front subframe showing corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 80,153 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,311 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 77,301 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 73,714 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 73,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 71,003 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,249 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 68,249 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported new mount (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 65,600 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 62,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 62,837 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 59,514 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,800 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,372 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 50,943 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,943 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 47,918 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear brake pipes coated in oil

Pass 11 Feb 2009 47,918 miles

Rear brake pipes coated in oil

Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,803 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 43,803 miles

Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,062 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 29,726 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 29,726 miles

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

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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CX51 FVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CX51 FVC, 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 CX51 FVC registered?

CX51 FVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is CX51 FVC safe to buy?

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