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972 ENG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

10,879 mi
Last recorded10,879 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration972 ENG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 10,879 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 10,785 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 10,755 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 10,715 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 10,646 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 10,585 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 10,468 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 10,398 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 10,225 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 10,059 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 9,855 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not so deep as to expose cords

Pass 8 Apr 2011 9,593 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 9,272 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,093 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 8,801 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 8,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 8,489 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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972 ENG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 972 ENG, 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 972 ENG registered?

972 ENG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is 972 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 972 ENG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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