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EN51 WPV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,637 mi
Last recorded130,637 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 WPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 130,637 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 123,475 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 123,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 116,677 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 116,677 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 109,725 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 105,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 105,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 97,348 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,434 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges prematurely.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 89,895 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 86,970 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 85,451 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 85,451 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 79,673 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 63,068 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 63,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 WPV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EN51 WPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN51 WPV?

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What year was EN51 WPV registered?

EN51 WPV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is EN51 WPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 WPV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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