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CDZ 1968

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,102 mi
Last recorded82,102 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDZ 1968
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 82,102 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 82,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2024 80,552 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged repaired vision ok (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged repaired vision ok (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 77,587 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 77,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 77,470 miles

Central Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 70,146 miles

Central Rear surface corrosion on exhaust silencer

Fail 9 Apr 2022 70,146 miles

Central Rear surface corrosion on exhaust silencer

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 68,488 miles

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

Nearside plastic oversill fitted

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

Offside plastic oversill fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2020 67,487 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside plastic skirt fitted to sill

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside plastic skirt fitted to sill

Pass 23 Jan 2019 66,405 miles

Central exhaust generally showing aGE

Pass 6 Feb 2018 66,204 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edg (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,643 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 60,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 58,048 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2014 58,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

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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CDZ 1968 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CDZ 1968, 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 CDZ 1968 registered?

CDZ 1968 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is CDZ 1968 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDZ 1968 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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