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SW51 FND

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,169 mi
Last recorded80,169 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 FND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 80,169 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,504 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 77,313 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,808 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 75,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,111 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,779 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,305 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 63,302 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 58,060 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,045 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 43,325 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,404 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 40,402 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,260 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 36,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 31,995 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,433 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 19,914 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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SW51 FND is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SW51 FND, 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

How do I check the history of SW51 FND?

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What year was SW51 FND registered?

SW51 FND is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is SW51 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 FND shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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