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SH51 HPJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,103 mi
Last recorded92,103 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 HPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 92,103 miles

COVERED IN WAX OIL UNDERNEATH

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2025 92,103 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

COVERED IN WAX OIL UNDERNEATH

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2024 90,554 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced slight corrosion needs cleaning off and treating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and rear nearside (1.2.1 (f))

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the underside has been previously wax oiled needs cleaning back and refreshing

Pass 3 Jun 2021 90,494 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 90,397 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 90,374 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 89,817 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc inner face rusty (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,695 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 79,666 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

engine management light showing fault

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,186 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear section of exhaust system has corrosion

Slight oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,264 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,568 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 63,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,602 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 59,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,664 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 51,294 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,294 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 47,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 46,172 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,622 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 37,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 32,463 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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SH51 HPJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH51 HPJ, 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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SH51 HPJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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