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SP51 YMX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,502 mi
Last recorded108,502 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 YMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 108,502 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 108,093 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 107,368 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 106,954 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 106,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 105,305 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 104,486 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 102,871 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,348 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 100,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 99,280 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 97,816 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 91,023 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 83,553 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 78,242 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 70,890 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 60,721 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,911 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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SP51 YMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP51 YMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP51 YMX registered?

SP51 YMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is SP51 YMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 YMX shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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