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HF51 CXX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,690 mi
Last recorded67,690 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 CXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine230cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 67,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear shock absorber casings corroded

side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 5 Feb 2026 67,690 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear shock absorber casings corroded

side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 31 Jan 2025 66,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 65,053 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2023 62,474 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 62,474 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 59,953 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 58,229 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 57,174 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 54,815 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 52,706 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 49,856 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 45,984 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 42,260 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,183 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,436 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 33,838 miles

Slight oil leak from diff housing

Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,944 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,652 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,028 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak on diff appears to be cover plate.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 19,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak on diff appears to be cover plate.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,680 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 14,684 miles

N/S/F tyre nearly on wear indicators

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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HF51 CXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HF51 CXX, 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 HF51 CXX registered?

HF51 CXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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