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RN51 MYR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,456 mi
Last recorded81,456 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 MYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 81,456 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 78,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut in outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 77,584 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust box in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 71,630 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 69,920 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 68,197 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 64,890 miles

Centre exhaust corroded and deteriorating

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2019 64,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Centre exhaust corroded and deteriorating

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 61,806 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust system centre silencer casing corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 60,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside and inside edge ADVICE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,403 miles

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

n/s/f head lamp poor image

Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,874 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 42,224 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 40,692 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,873 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2011 33,986 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,055 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 22,049 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 16 Feb 2009 22,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,570 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 18,695 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,294 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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RN51 MYR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RN51 MYR, 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 RN51 MYR registered?

RN51 MYR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is RN51 MYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 MYR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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