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WM51 VHD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,798 mi
Last recorded97,798 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 VHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 97,798 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 97,798 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 95,918 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 94,775 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 93,858 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2023 93,858 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 92,324 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 90,188 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust outer skin corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 May 2021 90,168 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 88,097 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 86,553 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 84,748 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 82,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 81,959 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 81,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system centre section deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2015 81,120 miles

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

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

exhaust system centre section deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,697 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,986 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 77,986 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 59,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,276 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 52,567 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 48,442 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,221 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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WM51 VHD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WM51 VHD, 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 WM51 VHD registered?

WM51 VHD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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