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FM51 FLF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,421 mi
Last recorded153,421 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 FLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 153,421 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 153,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 152,129 miles

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

exhaust corroded

play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2022 147,677 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 141,527 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2020 136,723 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 135,921 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 133,420 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner track rod slight wear

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 133,420 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 129,961 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 129,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 126,805 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 124,259 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 121,598 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 109,318 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 103,589 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 103,589 miles

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

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

Front wheel alignment out

Fail 18 Jan 2011 95,249 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 95,249 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 87,601 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 78,022 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 24 Jan 2008 69,214 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 59,665 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 59,665 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 53,573 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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FM51 FLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FM51 FLF, 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 FM51 FLF registered?

FM51 FLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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