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BBZ 274

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,472 mi
Last recorded66,472 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 274
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 66,472 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 65,574 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 65,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 65,265 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 63,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 9 Jul 2021 61,568 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 61,316 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2019 61,316 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,755 miles

Offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

original test 707671853244 PASSED MISTAKENLY INSTEAD OF FAILING ON LAMBDA RESULT,HENCE WHY IMMIDIATE TEST AGAIN

Fail 18 Jun 2018 60,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

original test 707671853244 PASSED MISTAKENLY INSTEAD OF FAILING ON LAMBDA RESULT,HENCE WHY IMMIDIATE TEST AGAIN

Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,745 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,637 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,635 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 59,627 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 58,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 56,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 54,944 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 54,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 53,731 miles

front discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 52,372 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,002 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,057 miles

o/s/f indicator fault

Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,052 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 36,719 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 28,725 miles

oil around bellows o/s/r strut

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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BBZ 274 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 BBZ 274, 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 BBZ 274 registered?

BBZ 274 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BBZ 274 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBZ 274 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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