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OE51 UKZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,312 mi
Last recorded114,312 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 UKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2023 114,312 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pad and brake warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 16 Mar 2022 113,944 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 113,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front split and perished not exposing cord 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 109,794 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 107,251 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Aug 2017 106,250 miles

engine management light on in dash

Pass 16 Aug 2016 104,781 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 103,088 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,727 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 96,669 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 93,175 miles

1.engine check light on 2.exhaust clamp front poor

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,102 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 19 Feb 2010 71,230 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 65,817 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 65,687 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 56,061 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 46,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 36,780 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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OE51 UKZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OE51 UKZ, 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 UKZ registered?

OE51 UKZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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