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FX51 WSF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,285 mi
Last recorded65,285 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 WSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 May 2022 65,285 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody front/rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 64,733 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

all underbody front/rear brake pipes covered in grease.

all underbody/suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

exhaust heat shield slight insecure.

Fail 22 May 2021 64,709 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 63,932 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,642 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,246 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 58,311 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 56,574 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condensation in n/s headlight

Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,736 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,387 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,570 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,439 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 30,385 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,996 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 21,748 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,831 miles

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

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)

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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FX51 WSF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FX51 WSF, 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

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What year was FX51 WSF registered?

FX51 WSF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is FX51 WSF safe to buy?

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