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172 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (24 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,851 mi
Last recorded50,851 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration172 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

24 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 50,851 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 60,061 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 50,846 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 53,406 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 50,714 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 41,572 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 31,680 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge , cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 25,934 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 24,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 20,590 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2019 50,701 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 50,684 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,570 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,499 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,488 miles

Oil leak

chip in front right screen just outside of swept area

Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 50,082 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 50,082 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,884 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,093 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,838 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,703 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 39,414 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,414 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,361 miles

o/s/f wall cut

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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172 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 172 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 172 SLK registered?

172 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is 172 SLK safe to buy?

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