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C20 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Yellow Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

27,923 mi
Last recorded27,923 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 27,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 27,739 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))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 27,619 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 27,459 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 27,078 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 26,877 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 26,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 26,538 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 26,287 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 26,255 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 26,070 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2016 25,757 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,412 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s and o/s/r brake pipes going to caliper flexis starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,173 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 21,769 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 20,282 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 18,275 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 17,360 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 16,987 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 16,720 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 14,914 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 12,730 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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C20 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Yellow with a 2,295cc 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 C20 SLK, 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 C20 SLK registered?

C20 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is C20 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 SLK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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