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8 SPT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Yellow Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

103,302 mi
Last recorded103,302 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 SPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 103,302 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 99,950 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 96,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering intermediate drop arm ''bearing'' has slight play

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 93,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 90,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 87,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 84,580 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 83,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm inner 4.mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner 4.mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 80,773 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 77,428 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 75,917 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,027 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 69,396 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 62,428 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 58,959 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 54,233 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,030 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2008 36,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 36,151 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 35,472 miles

Front coil springs rusty.

Kerb damage to n/s/f wheel.

Rear indicator bulbs going white.

Wipers smear.

Pass 11 May 2006 32,579 miles

small damage on nearside front wheel outer rim

very slight play in offside front top ball joint

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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8 SPT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Yellow with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 8 SPT, 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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8 SPT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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