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PE51 FMM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,202 mi
Last recorded61,202 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 FMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 61,202 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 60,605 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 60,049 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 60,048 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant level light on

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2022 59,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

bonnet dont stay up

coolant light on

surface rust all over under vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2021 57,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 56,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside door check insecure

oil leak gearbox

oil leak top of the engine

Fail 1 Apr 2020 56,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside door check insecure

oil leak gearbox

oil leak top of the engine

Pass 30 Mar 2019 55,549 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 52,996 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 52,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,189 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 51,189 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all around (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all around (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 49,165 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,622 miles

nsf tyre slighty wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,609 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,594 miles

Advise front shock absorbers are weak.

Advise gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 43,594 miles

Advise front shock absorbers are weak.

Advise gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,088 miles

Advise gearbox oil leak

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,385 miles

advise gearbox oil leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,997 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,975 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,269 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,785 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,794 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

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PE51 FMM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PE51 FMM, 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 PE51 FMM registered?

PE51 FMM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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