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RY51 OGM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,570 mi
Last recorded103,570 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 OGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 103,570 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 102,605 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 102,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside wiper starting to smear screen

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

Offside wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 23 Sep 2022 101,292 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front sides ()

Fail 23 Sep 2022 101,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Brake assist system (BAS) (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front sides ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 100,627 miles

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2020 99,977 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 99,977 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 99,456 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2018 98,402 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 98,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 94,953 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,824 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,229 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Feb 2015 86,965 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,267 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light indicates a fault

nearside front tyre treads inner edge has slight uneven wear/feathering

offside front tyre inner wall has several small splits not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and the inner edge of the treads has slight uneven wear/feathering

Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,146 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box slightly corroded/deteriorated

engine management light indicates a fault

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have minor cracking in the treads

nearside front steering track arm has slight play at the inner joint

offside front suspension lower balljoint rubber dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

offside front tyre has cracking in the treads and to the inner wall...ply or cords not exposed

Fail 25 Jan 2013 79,146 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box slightly corroded/deteriorated

engine management light indicates a fault

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have minor cracking in the treads

nearside front steering track arm has slight play at the inner joint

offside front suspension lower balljoint rubber dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

offside front tyre has cracking in the treads and to the inner wall...ply or cords not exposed

Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,722 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 75,687 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 75,687 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 71,404 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 71,231 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,761 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 58,853 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,153 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 35,974 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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RY51 OGM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RY51 OGM, 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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RY51 OGM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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