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OE51 UKV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,979 mi
Last recorded144,979 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 UKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 144,979 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 137,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 129,332 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear exhaust corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 65,283 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 65,283 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded middle brake pipes corroded to excess one burst whilst doing brake test (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 125,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s to o/s (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

front tyres cracking- BOTH

petrol cap seal cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2018 122,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front BOTH TYRES CRACKING

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM N/S TO O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 120,337 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 116,444 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 112,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 108,556 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 101,985 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine mangement light on at time of test

Fail 26 Nov 2013 101,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine mangement light on at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2012 95,118 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 95,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,096 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 82,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 73,432 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 73,432 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 61,911 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 48,815 miles

slight play in o/s/front w/bearing.

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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OE51 UKV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OE51 UKV, 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 OE51 UKV registered?

OE51 UKV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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