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NO51 KTF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,913 mi
Last recorded87,913 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNO51 KTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 87,913 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

slight play in streeing idler

slight wear o/s/front tyre both edges

slight wear o/s/rear tyre inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2025 87,912 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

slight play in streeing idler

slight wear o/s/front tyre both edges

slight wear o/s/rear tyre inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2024 79,556 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 79,556 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 69,573 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 69,571 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,090 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 67,090 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,585 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 64,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 58,773 miles

FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DAMAGED, AND CRACKING / PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPECT OUTER, SQUEAKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING / CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

REAR BRAKES NOISEY

Fail 15 Jul 2020 58,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DAMAGED, AND CRACKING / PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPECT OUTER, SQUEAKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING / CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

REAR BRAKES NOISEY

Pass 8 May 2018 58,041 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 58,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,798 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 56,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,377 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 Mar 2015 55,144 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 9 Apr 2014 53,217 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside windscreen wiper blade split

offside rear tyre cracking

offside windscreen wiper blade split

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,963 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,167 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,268 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,569 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,776 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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NO51 KTF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NO51 KTF, 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 NO51 KTF registered?

NO51 KTF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is NO51 KTF safe to buy?

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