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VA51 WZD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,066 mi
Last recorded85,066 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 WZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 85,066 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 82,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 82,379 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 81,322 miles

rust forming on suspension componants

sill panels have covers on them

Fail 31 Oct 2022 81,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rust forming on suspension componants

sill panels have covers on them

Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,804 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 78,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,495 miles

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 76,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 68,046 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,932 miles

slight corrosion to middle box of exhaust

Fail 26 Apr 2018 67,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion to middle box of exhaust

Pass 22 Apr 2017 67,859 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 67,847 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,957 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

condensation in nearside front headlight (not affecting beam image)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,837 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,783 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 58,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,511 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,284 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,440 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,952 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 13,619 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 9,554 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 WZD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VA51 WZD, 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 WZD registered?

VA51 WZD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is VA51 WZD safe to buy?

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