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SL51 UXA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,768 mi
Last recorded128,768 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 UXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 128,768 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 128,764 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 128,651 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 128,651 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 125,365 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all underside showing signs off corrosion

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 125,322 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 May 2018 125,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 117,984 miles

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

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly chafed front to rear (7.2.2)

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2017 117,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly chafed front to rear (7.2.2)

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

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 110,982 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

both front tyres running of on inner edges

number plate light working but slightly dim

Fail 24 Mar 2016 110,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

both front tyres running of on inner edges

number plate light working but slightly dim

Pass 19 Feb 2015 103,611 miles

exhaust centre box slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 98,269 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 98,269 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front to rear brake pads covered in grease unable to assess corrosion

heat sheild insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2013 90,407 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,492 miles

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

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

rear screen damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2010 79,854 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 75,710 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 71,694 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,646 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 66,927 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 66,066 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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SL51 UXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL51 UXA, 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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SL51 UXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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