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B18 MCP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

110,451 mi
Last recorded110,451 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 MCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 110,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on exhaust system and deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2026 110,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on exhaust system and slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2025 100,704 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion under vehicle and on suspension arms

slight play in steering idlers

Fail 12 Feb 2025 100,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion under vehicle and on suspension arms

Pass 20 Feb 2024 90,269 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 90,266 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 76,170 miles

Rear both sides shock casings rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2023 76,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear both sides shock casings rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2022 72,499 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 70,410 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 69,360 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 67,050 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 65,955 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,086 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,326 miles

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

Outer covers over sills

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,872 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,644 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,551 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 49,535 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,191 miles

Above normal lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,660 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,545 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 35,563 miles

crack in o/s/f lower outer sill trim

Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,524 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,615 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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B18 MCP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B18 MCP, 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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B18 MCP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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