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SV51 MVL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,977 mi
Last recorded81,977 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 MVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 81,977 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all Backplates corroded

all rear suspension components perished and corroded

both front suspension arms corroded

underside corrosion

Fail 21 May 2024 81,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all Backplates corroded

all rear suspension components perished and corroded

both front suspension arms corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 23 May 2023 77,759 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension components perished and corroded

both front suspension arms corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2022 77,747 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front shockers corroded

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shockers corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 77,718 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

all 4 brake hose ferrules corroded

all suspension components corroded

near side front inner wing corroded

rear springs corroded

under side corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2021 77,716 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight corrosion to inner wing

all suspension components corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,577 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 76,898 miles
Fail 22 May 2015

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 76,618 miles

Oil leak from automatic gearbox feed pipe

Fail 22 May 2014 76,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak from automatic gearbox feed pipe

Pass 21 May 2013 75,832 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 73,180 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 10 May 2012 73,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 10 May 2011 70,702 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 65,479 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 65,476 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 59,063 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,407 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,598 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 42,596 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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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SV51 MVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV51 MVL, 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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SV51 MVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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