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2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,277 mi
Last recorded92,277 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 WS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 92,277 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 87,931 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 83,718 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 79,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 74,778 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,882 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 67,145 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 63,384 miles

oil leak at gear box

Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,039 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 55,345 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 55,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.19 (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Coolant low warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,338 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,296 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,941 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,752 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 21 Mar 2012 34,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,039 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 32,038 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,817 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 28,817 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)

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,611 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,443 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,883 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,557 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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30 WS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 30 WS, 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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30 WS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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