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LY51 CJZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,499 mi
Last recorded88,499 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 CJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 88,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 88,499 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 85,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes to flexi's corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 83,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 83,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 80,595 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 77,670 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

both front headlight wet on inner side

oil low on dipstick

Pass 12 Mar 2021 72,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,635 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 71,635 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 68,832 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,074 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering damper (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,092 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,685 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 57,607 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,666 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 24 Apr 2014 49,655 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 49,655 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,421 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,963 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,175 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,758 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,198 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,311 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,930 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 13,480 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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LY51 CJZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green 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 LY51 CJZ, 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 LY51 CJZ registered?

LY51 CJZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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