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RY51 WNR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,974 mi
Last recorded143,974 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 WNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 143,974 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 139,360 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 133,271 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 133,271 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 126,062 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 126,058 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 121,375 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 117,240 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 113,619 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 113,619 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 110,428 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 110,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screen washers not working (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 107,768 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 107,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 104,720 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 22 Mar 2014 100,209 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 86,764 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,844 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 65,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,230 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 63,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 63,814 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,432 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 59,477 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,670 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 49,670 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 40,738 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 WNR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WNR, 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 WNR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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