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LA51 WMP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,856 mi
Last recorded111,856 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 WMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 111,856 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

damage to windscreen

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2025 108,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet cable not connected

Fail 21 Aug 2025 108,942 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet cable not connected

Pass 24 Aug 2024 107,927 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake leaver travel high

Pass 14 Jun 2023 102,389 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 102,389 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 95,404 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 88,475 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective near gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 88,470 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective near gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 86,426 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 86,424 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 86,410 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 86,369 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 83,900 miles

front exhaust mount corroded and snapped

Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,318 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,306 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 61,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,062 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres abnormal worn

Fail 2 Oct 2010 49,743 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 49,743 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,727 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,494 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 41,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,196 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,557 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 34,557 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LA51 WMP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LA51 WMP, 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 LA51 WMP registered?

LA51 WMP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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