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SM51 XKK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,131 mi
Last recorded95,131 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 XKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 95,131 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 91,971 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective SLIGHTLY TARNISHED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,834 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 84,224 miles

nearside and offside front tyre tread worn on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2019 84,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside and offside front tyre tread worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,994 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 72,275 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)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 72,275 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 20 Sep 2016 69,789 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,420 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 66,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,509 miles

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

rear section of exhaust is corroded however does not have a leak of gasses

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 61,003 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,958 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,035 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 52,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,228 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 48,226 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,110 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,207 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 23,682 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)

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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SM51 XKK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc 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 SM51 XKK, 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 SM51 XKK registered?

SM51 XKK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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