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NU51 XPM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,043 mi
Last recorded53,043 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 XPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 53,043 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 52,994 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 52,129 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 50,930 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 49,624 miles

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Offside Rear Wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 48,092 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 46,690 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 45,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 43,995 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 42,988 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 42,055 miles

Back box corroded but not leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2014 40,935 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 40,117 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 39,352 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 39,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 38,407 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 37,149 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 35,652 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 33,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2008 30,394 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 27,264 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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NU51 XPM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU51 XPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU51 XPM registered?

NU51 XPM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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The MOT history for NU51 XPM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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