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DY51 BFV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

8,980 mi
Last recorded8,980 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 BFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 8,980 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 8,980 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb wrongly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 8,511 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 8,376 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 8,316 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 7,521 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 7,469 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 7,390 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 7,331 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 7,272 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 7,215 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 6,921 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 6,814 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 6,654 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 6,483 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 6,173 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 6,098 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 5,744 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 5,517 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 4,080 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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DY51 BFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DY51 BFV, 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 DY51 BFV registered?

DY51 BFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is DY51 BFV safe to buy?

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