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RO51 BAN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,467 mi
Last recorded40,467 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 BAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 40,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 39,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 38,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 38,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 37,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 36,938 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 36,344 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 35,149 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 35,149 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,789 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,712 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,196 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 30,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre has slight inner sidewall damage

Fail 5 Mar 2014 30,597 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre has slight inner sidewall damage

Pass 11 Dec 2012 28,872 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 27,984 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,294 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,212 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 26,212 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 24,995 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 24,995 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 22,400 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 20,159 miles

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

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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RO51 BAN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RO51 BAN, 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 RO51 BAN registered?

RO51 BAN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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The MOT history for RO51 BAN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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