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CVH 476

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

91,259 mi
Last recorded91,259 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVH 476
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 91,259 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 89,567 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s front brake slight bind

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2025 89,547 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2024 87,273 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 86,822 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 86,822 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 86,731 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 May 2022 86,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 86,576 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 86,163 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2018 82,242 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 83,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 81,737 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 81,737 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,720 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,052 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,040 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,662 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 50,732 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 11 Jun 2010 45,914 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 45,914 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,311 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,217 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 38,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,312 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,448 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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CVH 476 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CVH 476, 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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CVH 476 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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