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LU51 DEW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

30,304 mi
Last recorded30,304 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU51 DEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 30,304 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 30,117 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 29,487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 29,218 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 28,828 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 28,187 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 27,872 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 27,342 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 26,849 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 26,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,311 miles

item removed from swept area of windscreen prior to test

Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 24,749 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,567 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,595 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,692 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 16,957 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 15,116 miles

engine undertray fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2008 11,192 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,370 miles

plastic sills and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2006 8,084 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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LU51 DEW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LU51 DEW, 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 LU51 DEW registered?

LU51 DEW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is LU51 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU51 DEW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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