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PR51 YER

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

82,472 mi
Last recorded82,472 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR51 YER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 82,472 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 81,458 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 79,724 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 77,430 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 75,363 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 74,376 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 72,795 miles

Central high level brake light has a led/ bulb out

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 69,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 68,796 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 60,400 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 60,230 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 14 Jul 2015 55,290 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,914 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 50,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,825 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,204 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 40,204 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 35,328 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 35,326 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,388 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 246,701 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 24,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 20,135 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 20,128 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 14,315 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 21 May 2005 11,425 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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PR51 YER is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 PR51 YER, 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 PR51 YER registered?

PR51 YER is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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