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PB51 SEB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

107,213 mi
Last recorded107,213 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB51 SEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 107,213 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 107,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EML on but vehicle too old to be part of test

Pass 13 Dec 2024 100,928 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,339 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 98,336 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 93,969 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (4.5mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5mm over tread area) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 93,966 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (4.5mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5mm over tread area) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 90,582 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 87,520 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 87,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 81,938 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 81,935 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,009 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 74,006 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,732 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 61,568 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,103 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,825 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,492 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,867 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

split in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,486 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,940 miles

Nearside washers not working

Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,108 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,131 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 24,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 18,897 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 18,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side front tyre side wall starting to crack

near side rear tyre side wall starting to crack

off side rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,115 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 15,115 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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PB51 SEB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 PB51 SEB, 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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PB51 SEB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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