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SW51 FNJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

52,616 mi
Last recorded52,616 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 FNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 52,616 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 52,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 51,960 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker corroded

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

Offside Front shocker corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,414 miles

exhaust outer casing rusted

suspension rusted through out

Fail 5 Apr 2024 51,390 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

exhaust outer casing rusted

suspension rusted through out

Pass 28 Sep 2022 50,783 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 49,811 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 49,114 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 49,095 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaks (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,246 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,856 miles

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

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

silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2018 46,856 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,875 miles

Offside Front tyre/light damage side wall

Fail 19 Oct 2016 45,875 miles

Offside Front tyre/light damage side wall

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 43,727 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 41,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 41,103 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,441 miles

nsf tyre slight cracking and close to legal limit

Pass 15 Nov 2012 35,164 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,338 miles

n/s/f tyre is starting to perish on the sidewall

Fail 20 Dec 2011 32,338 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre is starting to perish on the sidewall

Pass 22 Dec 2009 27,065 miles

N/S/R tyre has small chunk out of sidewall.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 24,935 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,625 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,938 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 16,947 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (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 FNJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FNJ, 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 FNJ registered?

SW51 FNJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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The MOT history for SW51 FNJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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