CarVerify

Free Car Check

2505 FZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,299 mi
Last recorded79,299 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration2505 FZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 79,299 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 79,299 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 77,596 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 77,003 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 76,860 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,741 miles

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 75,364 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 75,364 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 74,908 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,698 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,343 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 71,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,450 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,772 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 69,772 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 67,736 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,736 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,664 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,789 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,134 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 59,825 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 59,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 56,248 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 45,970 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 32,156 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

2505 FZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 2505 FZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 2505 FZ?

You can check the full history of 2505 FZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 2505 FZ registered?

2505 FZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is 2505 FZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2505 FZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 2505 FZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 2505 FZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.