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WR51 LWP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

103,428 mi
Last recorded103,428 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 LWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 103,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

General underside corrosion in and around all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc

Nearside Front wheel binding on

Pass 24 Feb 2025 102,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

General underside age related wear & tear, & light corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing holed and corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 24 Jan 2024 102,130 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 101,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2023 101,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch liner loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2021 101,441 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 94,825 miles

Front Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front both head lamps deteriorated/cloudy but light out put not reduced

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust middelbox corroded

front and rear tyre sizes differ

Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,825 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear hoses x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust middle box corroded

front and rear tyre sizes differ

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2019 94,788 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear complete (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear complete (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 82,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn tread 2.5mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 77,748 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint bolt broken (7.1.2)

surface cracks on n/s/f tyre walls

Fail 26 May 2017 77,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint bolt broken (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm in places, walls cracking slightly (4.1.E.1)

surface cracks on n/s/f tyre walls

Pass 26 May 2016 73,248 miles

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

rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 26 May 2016 73,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 27 May 2015 67,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 67,758 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,556 miles

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

oil leak around engine and gearbox

Fail 30 May 2013 60,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 60,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2012 56,855 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,855 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,075 miles

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

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

Oil leak

auxiliary belt cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2011 52,075 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

auxiliary belt cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,220 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,536 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 40,536 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,816 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,641 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 24,711 miles

some dampness inside n/s/f headlamp lens

Pass 20 Jan 2006 19,649 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 LWP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WR51 LWP, 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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WR51 LWP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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