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TP51 SAN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

104,585 mi
Last recorded104,585 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTP51 SAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 104,585 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 104,243 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 103,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 102,509 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 101,627 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 100,425 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 99,670 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 98,904 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 97,427 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 96,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge slightly wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge slightly wearing (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 95,175 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 94,471 miles

Exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 93,074 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 91,469 miles

Rear silcencer box corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 90,072 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 88,641 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 86,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condensation in both headlight

Pass 28 May 2009 77,071 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2008 66,137 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 53,523 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 43,405 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 43,405 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

nearsied rear jacking point missing †bonnet release lever missing

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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TP51 SAN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 TP51 SAN, 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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What year was TP51 SAN registered?

TP51 SAN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is TP51 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for TP51 SAN shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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