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YE51 XZW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,848 mi
Last recorded106,848 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 XZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 106,848 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 103,479 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 97,660 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 97,084 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 95,920 miles

Exhaust mounting defective full system and joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2022 95,918 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective water inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective water inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened gaiter split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective full system and joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2020 95,908 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 95,907 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 87,840 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,344 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust still supported

Pass 3 Apr 2017 82,473 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 82,473 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 78,566 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 74,431 miles

Oil leak

boot split on nearside steering arm

exhaust mounting broken

slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 23 Nov 2013 70,617 miles

Oil leak

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,566 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,652 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 64,609 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 61,560 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 13 Dec 2010 61,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,470 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,362 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,210 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,549 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,892 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 XZW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZW, 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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YE51 XZW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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