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MM51 EUE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

77,393 mi
Last recorded77,393 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 EUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 77,393 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn inner edges , nearside outer side wall worn/damaged offside inner side wall splitting

corrosion near rear sub frame mountings

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion under nearside headlamp

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and perished

offside rear support brace corroded and slightly loose

slight play in front roll bar end bushes

slight play in steering inner joints

Fail 13 May 2025 77,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn inner edges , nearside outer side wall worn/damaged offside inner side wall splitting

corrosion near rear sub frame mountings

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion under nearside headlamp

exhaust heat shield insecure

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and perished

offside rear support brace corroded and slightly loose

slight play in front roll bar end bushes

slight play in steering inner joints

Pass 22 Apr 2024 74,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all 4 coil springs slightly corroded

both front tyres slightly worn inner edges

corrosion on rear sub frame mountings

corrosion under nearside headlamp

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

slight play in inner sreering joints

Fail 22 Apr 2024 74,593 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all 4 coil springs slightly corroded

both front tyres slightly worn inner edges

corrosion on rear sub frame mountings

corrosion under nearside headlamp

exhaust heat shield loose

minor oil leaks

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

offside wiper worn

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

slight play in inner sreering joints

Pass 16 May 2023 72,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyre side walls slightly damaged

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion under nearside headlamp

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust heat shield insecure

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

minor oil leaks

nearside headlamp loose

slight corrosion on rear sub frame mountings

slight play in nearside front steering arm inner joint

Pass 13 May 2022 69,067 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion under nearside front headlamp

exhaust bracket broken

minor oil leak

nearside headlamp slightly loose

offside rear sub frame mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2021 64,978 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 64,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 62,668 miles

Exhaust slight blow

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 62,668 miles

Exhaust slight blow

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,892 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and corroded slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 59,797 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and corroded slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 58,057 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 58,056 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,055 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 49,431 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 49,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,448 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 46,448 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,914 miles

Wheel arches becoming coroded

Windscreen washers slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,982 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 37,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,727 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,805 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 33,788 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,599 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 24,291 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 19,040 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 29 Dec 2006 11,757 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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MM51 EUE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MM51 EUE, 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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MM51 EUE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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