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YE51 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,398 mi
Last recorded85,398 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 85,398 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 80,035 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 75,394 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,699 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket cracked but no resulting the the exhaust to become insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted restricting view of sills

Pass 6 Jan 2022 59,870 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 47,194 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 36,456 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 32,086 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 32,086 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 31,704 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 31,171 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 30,591 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 29,744 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 28,851 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 28,013 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 26,170 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 23,967 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,219 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,497 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 11,451 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 9,422 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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YE51 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YE51 SLK, 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 YE51 SLK registered?

YE51 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is YE51 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 SLK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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