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WJ51 EOF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,006 mi
Last recorded115,006 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 EOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 115,006 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 113,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Lowered suspension fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2025 113,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Lowered suspension fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2024 112,550 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 106,752 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 106,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 103,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 103,876 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 101,904 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 101,904 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 99,862 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 96,654 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 96,650 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 95,570 miles

centre exhaust box corroding

slight play in steering

Fail 16 May 2017 95,570 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

centre exhaust box corroding

slight play in steering

Pass 14 May 2016 91,839 miles

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

nearside front and both rear indicators discolored

Pass 12 May 2015 89,130 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 89,002 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 84,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 82,238 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Feb 2012 82,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,352 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 69,352 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,301 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,562 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,195 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 18,958 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 18,958 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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WJ51 EOF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WJ51 EOF, 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 WJ51 EOF registered?

WJ51 EOF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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