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EK51 JMO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,681 mi
Last recorded123,681 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 JMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 123,681 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer layer

Pass 18 Nov 2019 121,938 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 116,094 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 109,845 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 102,222 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 97,692 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,517 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 89,516 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 67,449 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,279 miles

Slight play detected at offside front wheel

Fail 7 Mar 2010 63,256 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Slight play detected at offside front wheel

Fail 14 Mar 2009 60,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 60,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,717 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 May 2007 53,991 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 53,991 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,125 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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EK51 JMO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EK51 JMO, 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 EK51 JMO registered?

EK51 JMO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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