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WP51 VMR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,345 mi
Last recorded52,345 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 VMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 52,345 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front & Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 51,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 51,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 51,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 50,195 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 48,518 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 48,515 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 47,334 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,073 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 46,660 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 45,965 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,399 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,425 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 41,523 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,523 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 37,365 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,532 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,052 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,607 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 33,607 miles

Offside 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 17 Jul 2008 29,820 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 29,820 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,105 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,012 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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WP51 VMR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WP51 VMR, 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 WP51 VMR registered?

WP51 VMR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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