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WR51 HBP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,016 mi
Last recorded120,016 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 HBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 120,016 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 113,001 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 113,001 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 110,329 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 110,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 104,992 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 104,992 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 97,546 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 92,631 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,174 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 89,442 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 87,532 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,338 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 80,429 miles

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

correct number plates fitted at time of test

n/s/f bumper and wing damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2015 80,428 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f bumper and wing damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,218 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 62,509 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 62,509 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 56,550 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,226 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,984 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,665 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,054 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,255 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 37,255 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,469 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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WR51 HBP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc 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 WR51 HBP, 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 WR51 HBP registered?

WR51 HBP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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