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VA51 WYG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,089 mi
Last recorded104,089 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 WYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 104,089 miles

Central Rear rear sub frame corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 101,613 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 97,237 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering dampener

Pass 7 Mar 2022 88,677 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 88,677 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 84,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 84,122 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 73,650 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 68,348 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 60,175 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 60,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 55,061 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 55,061 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 48,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,332 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 41,503 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 40,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 39,894 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 38,274 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 34,657 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,135 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 21,266 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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VA51 WYG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VA51 WYG, 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 VA51 WYG registered?

VA51 WYG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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