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MF51 XLB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

70,786 mi
Last recorded70,786 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 XLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 70,786 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 68,020 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,153 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 65,735 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,447 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 65,255 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 63,746 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,759 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 59,145 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 57,040 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,029 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,933 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 52,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,706 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,736 miles

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

refit fuel filter cover

slight damaged o/s/r lower susp.arm

Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,880 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,396 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,972 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,417 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,833 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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MF51 XLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MF51 XLB, 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 MF51 XLB registered?

MF51 XLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 February 2002.

Is MF51 XLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 XLB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF51 XLB have outstanding finance?

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