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B7 FAW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

74,083 mi
Last recorded74,083 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 FAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 74,083 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 72,832 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 70,132 miles

Bonnet support stay totally defective.

Heavy surface corrosion to underbody and all components including brake pipes.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge `1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Screen wash slight poor to nearside.

Pass 7 Aug 2023 69,031 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 67,985 miles

Bonnet hydraulic stay not holding bonnet weight when open.

Heavy surface rust to all underbody components, especially suspension mountings.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Screenwash low on screen to the O/S.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 67,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

slight weak action at front windscreen washers

Pass 13 Aug 2020 65,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bearing noise from drive belt area

bonnet release stiff/tight action - freed and lubricated

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2019 64,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 61,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear/rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight sidewall damage/nick at nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2016 56,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

"imbalance" noted at rear brakes during RBT

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear/rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre wear @1.6/2mm ( limit 1.6mm )

slight deterioration at nearside rear tyre valve assembly

slight sidewall damage/nick at nearside front tyre

smear at both front wiper blades and splitting

Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

imbalances noted at front and rear brakes during RBT

nearside screen wash jet poor/low on screen

sill and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,577 miles

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

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

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.

slight imbalance at all brakes during rbt test.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,741 miles

front seat belts retraction slow.

front tyres have inner edge wear.

play/wear at steering rack ends.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,465 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,038 miles

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills,

Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic engine, sill and underbody covers fitted

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,706 miles

lower sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,648 miles

slight edge wear/cracks at both front tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,650 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 19,241 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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B7 FAW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 B7 FAW, 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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B7 FAW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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