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B17 MAR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

67,059 mi
Last recorded67,059 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 MAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 67,059 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 67,043 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 66,713 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 65,986 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 65,250 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))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 64,290 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 63,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 62,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 61,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 60,188 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 60,188 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

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

bolt missing from exhaust clamp but not leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2017 58,405 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 56,174 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 53,958 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 53,037 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,800 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 42,800 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,659 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,797 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,929 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,604 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,338 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 12,924 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 8,334 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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B17 MAR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 B17 MAR, 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 B17 MAR registered?

B17 MAR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is B17 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 MAR shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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