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EN51 SLU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,126 mi
Last recorded84,126 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 SLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 84,126 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 81,900 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 76,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 69,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 63,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (all four) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 57,162 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 57,162 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 54,060 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 52,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 48,348 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 44,759 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower 'L' joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 44,376 miles

recommend waxoyl of pipes and springs

Pass 19 May 2015 44,058 miles

1. RECOMMEND CLEAN AND TREAT REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE AT EXPOSED ENDS, GENERAL WAXOYL TOO.

Pass 21 May 2014 43,584 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight height adjusters not working

Fail 4 Jul 2013 43,576 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight height adjusters not working

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,044 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut to o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 21 Dec 2010 308,969 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 30,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,440 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 25,773 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 21,249 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 19,002 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 19,001 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 17,227 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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EN51 SLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EN51 SLU, 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 EN51 SLU registered?

EN51 SLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is EN51 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 SLU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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