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NY51 LZL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,232 mi
Last recorded111,232 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 LZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 111,232 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 110,281 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 109,008 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 108,713 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 106,676 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 106,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 103,487 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 103,930 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust joint corroded

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and Outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and Outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and Outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and Outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 102,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Beam kick up wrong side left hand drive headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Beam kick up wrong side left hand drive headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust joint corroded

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and Outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and Outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and Outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and Outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 101,537 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 98,606 miles

front exhaust supports broken

Fail 12 Sep 2017 98,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front exhaust supports broken

Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,765 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 89,002 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,302 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 76,356 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 63,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,935 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)

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 21 Jun 2011 54,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center exhaust bracket in poor condition

damage to offside front outter sill

front shock absorbers heavily corroded

nearside rear indicator heavy faded

offside front tyre heavily perished

play in nearside front lower ball joint

rear coil springs corroded unable to view fully

rear pads wearing low

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,079 miles

center exhaust bracket in poor condition

damage to offside front outter sill

front shock absorbers heavily corroded

nearside rear indicator heavy faded

offside front tyre heavily perished

play in nearside front lower ball joint

rear coil springs corroded unable to view fully

rear pads wearing low

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,369 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 45,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,901 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 36,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,618 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 26,618 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 16,738 miles

advise n/s/f tyre tread only 3mm

advise o/s/r tyre tread only 3mm

advise steering damper showing signs of leaking oil

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 LZL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 NY51 LZL, 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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NY51 LZL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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