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MT51 HRU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,412 mi
Last recorded112,412 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 HRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 112,412 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,095 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 106,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low internals of lamp insecure (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 105,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Axles (1) and (2) tyre valve stems are damaged (4.1D.1e)

Front axle (1) suspension lower ball joints have lift present (2.5A.1c)

Front exhaust down pipe has a clamp missing (7.1.1)

Offside Front Outer wing panel around arch area is corroding (6.1C.1)

Offside Front drivers door check strap attachment to the door frame is deteriorating (6.2B.1a)

The brake pedal has side movement present indicating wear (3.3A.1d)

The centre exhaust silencer is deteriorating (7.1.2)

The electrical wiring in the boot location is insecure not likely to short (1.9.2a)

The front lower dash shroud is insecure holding the lighting switches (1.1A.1)

The park brake has 45% imbalance present (3.7B.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 102,186 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 95,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,119 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on outside edges

advise slight play in n/s/f w/bearing

advise slight play in top o/s/f ball joint

Pass 3 Mar 2012 87,126 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge recommend tracking

Pass 12 Mar 2011 80,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,057 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 72,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,369 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 55,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,550 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)

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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MT51 HRU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT51 HRU, 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 MT51 HRU registered?

MT51 HRU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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