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EN51 SXS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

35,889 mi
Last recorded35,889 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 SXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 35,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 34,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Steering damper leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2024 31,971 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 29,222 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 26,808 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 22,772 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox oil leak.

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread attention soon. (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 22,770 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox oil leak.

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread attention soon. (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 21,204 miles

All suspension components general corrosion

Front wipers smear

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 20,644 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight oil leak lower area of engine underneath.

Pass 3 Jan 2018 19,628 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 19,067 miles

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 17,735 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

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

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

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 16,463 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 16,463 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 15,650 miles

Diff seals slightly leaking oil

Front wiper blades slightly smeary

Tailgate struts weak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 15,443 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

oil weep from diff

steering damper weak

Fail 4 Jan 2013 15,440 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

oil weep from diff

steering damper weak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 15,111 miles

Attention required to n/s screen washer.

Oil leak from rear Diff..

Fail 5 Jan 2012 15,050 miles

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

Attention required to n/s screen washer.

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

Oil leak from rear Diff..

Pass 13 Dec 2010 14,522 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,064 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 11,717 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 10,778 miles

offside rear differential output shaft seal leaking oil

Pass 30 Dec 2006 9,836 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 9,200 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 SXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 SXS, 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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EN51 SXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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