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SC51 AET

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,266 mi
Last recorded168,266 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 AET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 168,266 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 165,852 miles

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

steering box has slight play

Fail 20 Jan 2021 165,852 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

steering box has slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2020 160,238 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 160,238 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 157,654 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 154,497 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 154,497 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 150,014 miles

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

Nearside Front outer tyre wall damage

Offside Front outer tyre wall damage

Pass 22 Jun 2015 146,455 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre damage to outer side wall

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2014 140,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 140,245 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 133,415 miles

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut/low shoulder

n/s/r brake disc rusty

o/s & n/s front wheel bearings minor play

o/s/f tyre low shoulder

Fail 19 Jun 2013 133,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut/low shoulder

n/s/r brake disc rusty

o/s & n/s front wheel bearings minor play

o/s/f tyre low shoulder

Pass 14 Feb 2012 127,400 miles

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 23 Feb 2011 115,565 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise all rear metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Feb 2010 100,451 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 82,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges. nail in both rear tyres

Pass 18 Jan 2008 74,972 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 56,294 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 38,899 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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SC51 AET is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SC51 AET, 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 SC51 AET registered?

SC51 AET is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is SC51 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC51 AET shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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