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WG51 VJA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,035 mi
Last recorded114,035 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 VJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 114,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 112,595 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 111,832 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 111,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES-AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel At Allowable Limit (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes noisy when applied

Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,267 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mounting rotted away

Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,292 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 95,201 miles

Front & Rear exhaust brackets broken exhaust still supported

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 93,754 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust hanger missing but exhaust still supported

Pass 24 Mar 2012 92,848 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 91,334 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 91,334 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 89,519 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 89,519 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2009 83,604 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 65,599 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 69,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2007 52,273 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 33,518 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)

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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WG51 VJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WG51 VJA, 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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WG51 VJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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