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MR51 SLA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,207 mi
Last recorded70,207 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 70,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,495 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 67,495 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,384 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 24 Feb 2009 59,269 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 59,269 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,651 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 44,000 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 37,756 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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MR51 SLA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MR51 SLA, 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 MR51 SLA registered?

MR51 SLA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is MR51 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR51 SLA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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