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2100 IJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

21,361 mi
Last recorded21,361 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2100 IJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 21,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 21,356 miles

Central Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 20,957 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front beam pattern only just visible

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 20,613 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front mirror glass discolored

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 20,109 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 19,605 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s door mirror slightly discoloured,some condensation in o/s headlamp.

Fail 25 Feb 2021 19,605 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s door mirror slightly discoloured,some condensation in o/s headlamp.

Pass 17 Dec 2019 19,292 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 18,566 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 17,517 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 17,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 16,289 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 15,556 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 15,005 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 14,087 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 13,714 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 12,374 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 11,279 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 10,491 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 9,761 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 9,139 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 8,061 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 7,200 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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2100 IJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 2100 IJ, 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 2100 IJ registered?

2100 IJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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