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EY51 WHA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,811 mi
Last recorded111,811 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 WHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 111,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 101,156 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 91,504 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 82,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 82,789 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 76,173 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement squeaking no faults found on rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 76,159 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement squeaking no faults found on rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,601 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,678 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,284 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 46,963 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 46,963 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,184 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,742 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,243 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,232 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 31,293 miles

rear boot struts weak.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 31,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear boot struts weak.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,768 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,305 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 18,967 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 15,206 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 15,202 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 11,483 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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EY51 WHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EY51 WHA, 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 EY51 WHA registered?

EY51 WHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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