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VA51 XGE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,278 mi
Last recorded116,278 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 116,278 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 116,122 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 115,289 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres perished

Pass 26 Aug 2015 113,883 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 111,825 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 111,814 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 106,301 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)

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 13 Feb 2012 103,074 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

middle exhaust corroded

rear tyres aproching wear bars

Pass 17 Nov 2010 97,474 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

catalist heat sheld loose

Pass 16 Nov 2009 92,667 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 92,440 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 87,827 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 76,751 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 57,946 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 XGE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

VA51 XGE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 February 2002.

Is VA51 XGE safe to buy?

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