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9544 NU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,044 mi
Last recorded102,044 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9544 NU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 102,044 miles

All suspension components have surface corrosion

Centre-Nearside steering linkage mount bush worn

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 96,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2012 60,391 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 60,391 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 60,201 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 57,958 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2009 54,175 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 52,996 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 52,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 41,288 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,662 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 29,662 miles

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

Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 20,128 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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9544 NU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 9544 NU, 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 9544 NU registered?

9544 NU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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