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SW51 FME

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

49,148 mi
Last recorded49,148 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 FME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 49,148 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated also middle section hanger broken system still secure

front sub frame coated not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2024 46,397 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 42,720 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 39,109 miles

All under body suspension components corroded not considered excessive

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 39,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened CENTRAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened CENTRAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All under body suspension components corroded not considered excessive

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 38,141 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 36,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 35,198 miles

Both rear shocker casings corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 33,847 miles

sill covers fited

Fail 21 Jun 2018 33,847 miles

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

sill covers fited

Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,887 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 31,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,226 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,517 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 26,364 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 24,635 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,030 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,111 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,141 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 17,141 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,982 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,517 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 7,848 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 6,122 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 4,001 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 4,001 miles

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

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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SW51 FME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SW51 FME, 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 SW51 FME registered?

SW51 FME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is SW51 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 FME shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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