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NY51 FLR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,864 mi
Last recorded69,864 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 FLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 69,864 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 65,801 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 64,911 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 63,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,714 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 57,566 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,368 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 55,154 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,409 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 48,801 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 48,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 44,219 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 38,628 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 38,558 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 30,244 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,097 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,421 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,561 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 23,689 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,201 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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NY51 FLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc 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 NY51 FLR, 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 NY51 FLR registered?

NY51 FLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is NY51 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY51 FLR 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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