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MJ51 SFV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,233 mi
Last recorded121,233 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 SFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 121,233 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 120,609 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 120,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2019 116,042 miles

Rear brake readings (performances ) slightly low advise brake check

front and rear suspension components corroding

front to rear and front and rear brake pipes corroding

rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion (surface) front and rear chassis

Fail 28 Apr 2019 116,042 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear brake readings (performances ) slightly low advise brake check

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front and rear suspension components corroding

front to rear and front and rear brake pipes corroding

rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion (surface) front and rear chassis

Pass 21 Jun 2018 114,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded.

Fail 20 Jun 2018 114,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 105,128 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 105,128 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,150 miles

FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 77,400 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 77,400 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,867 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 72,920 miles

exhaust middle silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,225 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,848 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 68,848 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,779 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,109 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 60,597 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 56,985 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 53,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 47,090 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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MJ51 SFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MJ51 SFV, 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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MJ51 SFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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