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1 SXS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,712 mi
Last recorded87,712 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 SXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 87,712 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped at offside (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on all suspension components & subframes

Fail 30 Jun 2026 87,708 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped at offside (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on all suspension components & subframes

Fail 7 May 2025 87,688 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear crossover from n/s to o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 87,669 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,498 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 87,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 83,943 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 79,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

all metal brake pipes have been under-sealed

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,522 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,916 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,115 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,093 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,584 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,747 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 51,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,225 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,902 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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1 SXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 1 SXS, 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 1 SXS registered?

1 SXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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