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DN51 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,922 mi
Last recorded102,922 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 102,922 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 102,137 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 102,137 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 101,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop centre bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 100,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame front mounting area at chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 100,765 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame front mounting area at chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 100,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 7 Dec 2020 98,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 97,001 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 94,699 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 91,919 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,760 miles

both rear arches corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 84,518 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 80,816 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 77,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,510 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 70,461 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 67,553 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 63,872 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,400 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 40,047 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 55,578 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 51,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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DN51 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 DN51 SLK, 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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DN51 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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