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HK51 UWJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,781 mi
Last recorded116,781 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 UWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 116,781 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 115,373 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 115,373 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 113,851 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 113,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 111,857 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 111,857 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 110,966 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 109,846 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 108,156 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 107,478 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 106,960 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 103,888 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres scrubbing slightly.

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 101,908 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 101,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 99,247 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 94,168 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 87,983 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 83,391 miles

front brake discs worn and warped slightly

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in nearside front and offside front steering arm balljoints

Fail 26 Feb 2008 83,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs worn and warped slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in nearside front and offside front steering arm balljoints

Pass 27 Feb 2007 79,537 miles

nearside front disc warped slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2005 73,055 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2005 76,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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HK51 UWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 HK51 UWJ, 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 HK51 UWJ registered?

HK51 UWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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