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PL51 OKW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,634 mi
Last recorded87,634 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 OKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 87,634 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 84,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 84,631 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 84,425 miles

centre box corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 80,772 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 76,160 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 76,160 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 73,854 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 70,425 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 64,880 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 57,964 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 50,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,559 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2013 37,555 miles

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

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

oil leaks around diff and gearbox.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 30,584 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 30,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 29,344 miles

nearside front brake disc slight corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2010 28,295 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 27,813 miles

slight brake imbalance on front axle

Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,136 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 25,830 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 25,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,097 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 21,347 miles

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

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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PL51 OKW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PL51 OKW, 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 PL51 OKW registered?

PL51 OKW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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