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WK51 HDV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,309 mi
Last recorded63,309 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 HDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 63,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 63,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 62,420 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 62,420 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 61,438 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 59,927 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 59,927 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 58,591 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 58,219 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 56,679 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,564 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,552 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,646 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,953 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 48,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

WATER IN BOTH HEADLIGHTS

Fail 4 May 2012 48,786 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

WATER IN BOTH HEADLIGHTS

Pass 5 May 2011 46,951 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 46,951 miles

Offside Front Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 44,653 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 41,817 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,912 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 35,473 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,739 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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WK51 HDV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 WK51 HDV, 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 WK51 HDV registered?

WK51 HDV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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