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LE51 XHS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,340 mi
Last recorded92,340 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 XHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 92,340 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 88,559 miles

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

surface corrosion under body some components

Pass 20 Oct 2023 87,525 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 87,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 87,510 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 86,314 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 83,955 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 83,955 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective steering boot split (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 80,717 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,667 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 77,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,195 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,457 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 68,457 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,094 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 57,171 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,352 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 44,741 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,043 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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LE51 XHS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LE51 XHS, 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 LE51 XHS registered?

LE51 XHS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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