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SB51 LZG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,483 mi
Last recorded110,483 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 LZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 110,483 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear valance behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbonnet inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear valance behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms and underside have plastic undertrays fitted not allowing inspection

Fail 28 Oct 2024 110,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 110,447 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn perished both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 110,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 109,610 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 109,601 miles

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users petrol leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 108,495 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 107,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 106,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 104,401 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 104,396 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 100,258 miles

Advise engine management light on

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable Slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 100,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise engine management light on

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable Slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 95,303 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 91,438 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 86,074 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 82,050 miles

slight corrosion on both front to rear metal b.pipes

Pass 28 Jan 2011 71,361 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 56,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,340 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,201 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 42,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 34,305 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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SB51 LZG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SB51 LZG, 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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SB51 LZG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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